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title: "DHSC: ARP: O2 SIMs and APNs"
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# DHSC: ARP: O2 SIMs and APNs

Buyer: FELICIA ANN FOX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acda6e8c-7f5b-470a-9144-f7552e28918b

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the supply of secondary SIMs to ambulances. This contract, titled "DHSC: ARP: O2 SIMs and APNs," falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry category (CPV 32500000). The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £36,589, was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited. The delivery location is within England, United Kingdom, with the contract spanning from 5th December 2024 to 4th December 2027. Key dates include the tender period end date on 29th October 2024 and the award date on 21st November 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment and supplies to engage in long-term service provision to the public sector. Large, established companies with experience in providing SIM and APN services, especially those used in emergency and healthcare settings, would find this contract particularly appealing. The involvement in such a high-profile and critical sector can enhance the service provider's portfolio and reputation, potentially leading to further business growth and new market opportunities within the public healthcare industry.

## Notice

Supply of secondary SIMs to Ambulances

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7db83e47-068f-4470-b357-fa1fb3d57a82 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2024 - 4 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,589 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,589 |
| 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 | FELICIA ANN FOX |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS32 4QL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Bradley Stoke North |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 17:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7db83e47-068f-4470-b357-fa1fb3d57a82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7db83e47-068f-4470-b357-fa1fb3d57a82
  25th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd9acfcd-843a-440d-b0d1-71aaab5f2abf

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