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title: "Knowsley Housing Trust: Mobile Telephony - Voice and Data Services"
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# Knowsley Housing Trust: Mobile Telephony - Voice and Data Services

Buyer: FIRST ARK GROUP/ KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a77dd99a-3c3f-426b-8561-3eba74b94dfb

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by Knowsley Housing Trust, part of the First Ark Group, sought proposals for mobile telephony services, encompassing both voice and data solutions. The tender process, classified under the CPV code for mobile-telephone services, concluded on 20 December 2019, with the contract awarded on 16 January 2020. The total value of the contract is £110,000, and it was awarded to Vodafone Ltd for services to be delivered in the North West region of England, with the contract period spanning from 23 March 2020 to 22 March 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in mobile communication technologies and services. Companies offering innovative mobile solutions or associated support services will find potential to expand their market presence by competing for similar tenders. As Knowsley Housing Trust continues to develop its communication infrastructure, businesses in the telecommunications arena stand to benefit from future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Knowsley Housing Trust sought proposals from suppliers for mobile communication solutions, specifically mobile voice and data. Tenderers were required to detail how their organisation could provide a service meeting the requirements of the First Ark Group. Knowsley Housing Trust required a single supplier to provide voice and data mobile telephony. The tender was conducted as a below threshold, invite-only tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cda405b1-9c27-4ab7-aad0-55bb0e1212f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 22 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | FIRST ARK GROUP/ KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2020 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cda405b1-9c27-4ab7-aad0-55bb0e1212f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cda405b1-9c27-4ab7-aad0-55bb0e1212f7
  23rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.firstark.com/

## Provenance

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