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title: "Vodafone backup Sims"
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buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE"
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# Vodafone backup Sims

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dd2ae80-7822-431a-bd38-052046986feb

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## Summary

The National Audit Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of backup SIM cards under the project titled "Vodafone backup Sims." This contract, awarded to Vodafone Limited, falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services, specifically identified by the CPV code 72222300. The contract initiation date is 1st April 2026, set to run for a three-year term until 31st March 2029, with a total value of £25,000 inclusive of VAT. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method, described as a "Competitive quotation (below threshold)," which means the tender did not exceed certain financial thresholds necessitating a full open tender process. The involved parties are located in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of offering robust IT services, specifically those that can supply telecom-related products like backup SIM cards. Although the procurement method was limited, it may serve as a valuable precedent for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that meet the service requirements and are looking to form alliances for similar future opportunities with governmental bodies such as the National Audit Office. The services required can ideally be provided by businesses offering competitive prices and reliable delivery of telecom solutions within the contractual timeframe.

## Notice

The National Audit Office direct awarded a contract to the Vodafone Limited and the supplier will be providing backup sims. The contract commenced on Wednesday 1st April 2026 running for 3 years to Saturday 31st March 2029 with the contract value of PS25k inclusive of VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c452921b-479c-4d56-8471-0abc7494a206 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 4 May 2026 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c452921b-479c-4d56-8471-0abc7494a206

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c452921b-479c-4d56-8471-0abc7494a206
  4th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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