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title: "Ambulance Radio Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-afec1f01-8f76-415c-8030-af4b0e4e1e64"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME"
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# Ambulance Radio Programme

Buyer: AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afec1f01-8f76-415c-8030-af4b0e4e1e64

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## Summary

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) has awarded a contract for the provision of eSIMs to enable voice and data functionality on handheld devices, primarily focusing on telecommunications equipment and supplies. The procurement process, which was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, is now in the award stage, with the award being made active on 1st August 2025. The contract spans from 31st August 2025 to 31st August 2028 and involves supplies delivered to regions across England and Wales. The total value of the contract is £986,040. The buying organisation, represented by the Ambulance Radio Programme, is based in London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in equipment and supplies. Given the value and scale of the contract, larger companies with the capacity to handle significant telecommunication projects would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. While this contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses looking to expand their procurement portfolios or seeking opportunities within government contracts may find this type of tender beneficial for strategic growth. The secured partnership with a prominent supplier like British Telecommunications PLC underscores the competitive nature and high standards expected in such procurement processes.

## Notice

eSIMs for the provision of voice and data functionality on the handheld device

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1e4e3b-1b3d-448e-a008-121b567cc19c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £986,040 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £986,040 |
| 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 | AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| 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), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1e4e3b-1b3d-448e-a008-121b567cc19c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1e4e3b-1b3d-448e-a008-121b567cc19c
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99e55d11-335a-432f-9ed3-f8f7ff067800

## Provenance

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