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title: "Mobile Voice and Data Services"
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# Mobile Voice and Data Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f699d1b-8bb1-43f2-a303-ee974cf5892a

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) awarded a contract for Mobile Voice and Data Services, classified under information technology services, to Vodafone UK Ltd. This procurement falls within the industry category of services, with operations spanning in the United Kingdom and various international regions including the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands. The procurement process was initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement, using a selective method. The award status is active, with the contract period commencing on 31 January 2026 and concluding on 30 January 2028. Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 30 January 2026, and the contract was published on 13 February 2026.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses within the telecommunications industry to strengthen their presence and operations within the UK and abroad. While the procurement method was selective, engaging through frameworks can provide substantial business development potential and leverage for companies adept in delivering comprehensive IT services. With Defra as the contracting authority, enterprises with established capabilities in mobile voice and data services, particularly large-scale service providers, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future to align their growth strategies with governmental technological advancements.

## Notice

Mobile Voice and Data Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5c8b682-aa72-422e-9e5e-d326e5e499ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,966 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,966 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5c8b682-aa72-422e-9e5e-d326e5e499ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5c8b682-aa72-422e-9e5e-d326e5e499ee
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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