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title: "Contract for the Provision of Airtime Connections & Handsets to the Mobile Phone Network"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-26"
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# Contract for the Provision of Airtime Connections & Handsets to the Mobile Phone Network

Buyer: GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73c71373-4730-4627-8904-561c8de2cb1e

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## Summary

The Gloucester City Council is awarding a contract for the provision of airtime connections and handsets to the mobile phone network, classified under the mobile telephones category. The tender was initiated as a direct procurement method and is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £90,000, will run from 9th January 2018 to 8th January 2021. The procurement process concluded on 27th October 2017, and the contract will be delivered to addresses within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those that can provide mobile services and handsets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with experience in mobile network service provision. Engaging in this procurement could lead to new client relationships and expanded market visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract to supply air time connections to UK Mobile network and for provision of replacement handsets as and when required by the Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f9bdb4-1d7d-40c5-95a1-22db1c50567d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2018 - 8 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEFONICA (O2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2018 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f9bdb4-1d7d-40c5-95a1-22db1c50567d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f9bdb4-1d7d-40c5-95a1-22db1c50567d
  26th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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