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title: "Mobile Voice and Data (Vodafone network)"
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# Mobile Voice and Data (Vodafone network)

Buyer: THE DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b125cbbf-3735-4878-b19a-6bda0dfe9fa4

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of mobile voice and data services using any network other than EE, as it already has a contract in place for that network. The contract, titled "Mobile Voice and Data (Vodafone network)," falls under the goods category, specifically relating to SIM cards. This selective tender was awarded on 21st July 2021, with the contract period commencing on 22nd July 2021 and concluding on 21st July 2023. The total value of the contract is £440,000, with a minimum value set at £240,000, and it was executed through a Direct Award under the Crown Commercial Service Framework (Ref: RM3808 Network Services 2), necessitated by time constraints to establish the contract.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those offering mobile connectivity solutions outside of the EE network. Companies specialising in SIM card distribution and mobile services would be well-positioned to compete, especially those that can deliver cost-effective and reliable voice and data connections. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find a competitive edge, given the nature of the procurement method and the DVSA's requirements for a mix of voice and data connections across 1,000 units.

## Notice

Acquisition of mobile telephony and data services using any network that is NOT EE, as DVSA has already contract in place for mobile telephony with provider covering EE network. The requirement is for 1000 mixed connections of voice & data or data only. Crown Commercial Service Framework Ref: RM3808 Network Services 2 was used for the Direct Award exercise. Desktop analysis has been performed to compare available offers. Direct Award process was chosen due to limited time available to put this new, 2 years plus 1 year possible extension, contract in place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8069076-c0d5-4f8d-b45d-d9405e2d4ac4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2021 - 21 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| 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 | THE DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 6LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Hyson Green & Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31712112 - SIM cards

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8069076-c0d5-4f8d-b45d-d9405e2d4ac4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8069076-c0d5-4f8d-b45d-d9405e2d4ac4
  10th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9de60f26-ecde-48ef-ac86-c3f6a196f867

## Provenance

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