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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 635 STA - Mobile phone SIM voice and data services"
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buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 635 STA - Mobile phone SIM voice and data services

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a74f74f4-3402-4978-bb97-24dfe5639782

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves Arts Council England as the buying organisation, seeking mobile phone SIM voice and data services under the contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 635 STA - Mobile phone SIM voice and data services." The procurement falls under the industry category of Mobile-telephone services and covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. The tender stage has been completed, with key dates including the tender period ending on 27 September 2024 and the contract period running from 21 October 2024 to 20 October 2027. The total contract value is £34,314 GBP. Virgin Media Business Limited has been awarded the contract as the supplier, with the award status being active as of 27 September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies that specialise in telecommunications services and can deliver mobile SIM voice and data services across multiple geographic regions. While large-scale businesses, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, are best suited for this contract, participating companies can benefit from the sizeable contract value and the potential for further business engagements with Arts Council England. This particular procurement method was not specified, but engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and open doors to additional public sector projects. Business users looking to expand their market presence, especially in mobile telephony services, should consider the robust opportunities associated with successfully securing such contracts.

## Notice

ACE 635 STA - Mobile phone SIM voice and data services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23abe5e1-9432-4838-a54b-b0e7e8202060 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,314 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,314 |
| 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 | ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23abe5e1-9432-4838-a54b-b0e7e8202060

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23abe5e1-9432-4838-a54b-b0e7e8202060
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=909262817
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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