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title: "PROVISION OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO THE BRITISH EMBASSY ANKARA"
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# PROVISION OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO THE BRITISH EMBASSY ANKARA

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b80bcfc-2bd2-4b08-92e0-6ce424c9eada

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of mobile telecommunication services, specifically tailored for the British Embassy in Ankara. This contract, titled "Provision of Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy Ankara," falls within the telecommunications services industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 19 February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018 and will run until 31 March 2020. The services will support a total of 441 smartphones and British governmental devices, providing extensive national coverage.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in mobile service provision on an international scale. Companies with capabilities in robust mobile telephony services, including voice and data solutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As the service includes provisions for international SMS and global data packages, businesses offering comprehensive communication solutions could particularly benefit from future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of mobile telecommunication services. BE Ankara requires delivery of robust mobile telephony service, both voice and data, providing national coverage for 441 smartphones, Blackberry and UK officially provided handsets, from which 254 users need International SMS Package and 275 users - Whole World Package (Tum Dunya).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e6a399e-fc66-4c5f-9681-ea418cee07b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e6a399e-fc66-4c5f-9681-ea418cee07b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e6a399e-fc66-4c5f-9681-ea418cee07b8
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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