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title: "AT1369 - Mobile and Data services"
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# AT1369 - Mobile and Data services

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87e9a032-7733-4702-b4d7-ba879f00ada3

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "AT1369 - Mobile and Data services" has been conducted by Luton Council, with the award announced on 11th July 2025. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting SIM cards and mobile telephones, and is situated within the United Kingdom, primarily in England. The process reached the award stage, and the contract is valued at GBP 240,000. Notably, the procurement method was a direct award, indicating a straightforward selection of the supplier. The contract is set to commence on 24th July 2025 and will extend until 23rd July 2029, providing a multi-year engagement opportunity for the supplier Virgin Media Business.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large businesses with capability in mobile and data services, as it underscores a stable, long-term commitment from Luton Council. While the specific procurement favoured a direct award methodology which limits competition, businesses specialising in telecommunications solutions may benefit from observing the demand trends and preparing for future similar requirements. The contract's multi-year duration implies sustained engagement and potential growth in services and innovation for Virgin Media Business or comparable businesses in the sector. As such, entities keen to venture into public sector contracts might consider aligning themselves with councils’ needs in communications and data provision.

## Notice

Mobile Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3f2f13-f5f7-4272-9811-45938fde8875 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 31712112 - SIM cards
- 32250000 - Mobile telephones

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3f2f13-f5f7-4272-9811-45938fde8875

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3f2f13-f5f7-4272-9811-45938fde8875
  11th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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