--- title: "Mobile Device and Mobile Network Connectivity" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039562" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039562" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039562.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039562.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOVINI LTD" published: "2023-06-28" --- # Mobile Device and Mobile Network Connectivity Buyer: SOVINI LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039562 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039562) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039562.json) ## Summary The Sovini Group is seeking to establish an agreement for Mobile Device and Mobile Network Connectivity services. The procurement process, initiated by Sovini Ltd, involves various requirements such as 5G mobile network connectivity, SIM provision, technology fund proposal, and training needs. The tender, currently in the planning stage, presents an opportunity for businesses adept in telecommunications services to compete for the contract in the Merseyside region. Key dates include a future notice date of February 9, 2023, and a submission deadline of March 2, 2023. This tender by Sovini Ltd for Mobile Device and Mobile Network Connectivity offers SMEs and other businesses an opportunity to supply services in the telecommunications sector. Businesses capable of providing 5G mobile network services, SIM cards, mobile devices, and telecommunications management solutions are well-suited to compete. The procurement process will involve an open procedure with an accelerated rationale, aiming to reduce timescales during the tender stage. The contract value stands at £750,000 GBP with a contract duration of 1080 days and a potential renewal option for an additional 12 months. ## Notice The Sovini Group ("Sovini") are looking to put into place an agreement for the provision of Mobile Device and Mobile Network Connectivity to be utilised by all present and future members of The Sovini Group. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Sovini Group ("Sovini") are looking to put into place an agreement for the provision of Mobile Device and Mobile Network Connectivity to be utilised by all present and future members of The Sovini Group. *Provide 5G mobile network connectivity via SIM to existing and new mobile devices *Aggregate of pooled mobile data across our SIM connections *Provision of a technology fund proposal *Smooth transition from current provider by May 2023 in line with current contract provisions to agile workers within the Merseyside/ North-west region. *Provide suitable training requirements by May 2023. *Ability to order Supervised iOS and Zero Touch Android mobile devices *Compatible with Ivanti Neurons (formally MobileIron) Mobile Device Management solution *Ability to mix/match Voice, Text & 4G/5G Data tariffs to suit the business *Ability to cap tariffs to ensure no overspend *Ability to restrict SIM's to allow only Voice or Data or Text or combination of all three *Flexibility to allow the growth and expansion of additional SIM connections and mobile devices to suit the business *Online Portal (ordering, reporting, administration of usage, GDPR compliance, overview of devices etc.) *Ability for Team Integration It is anticipated the number of connections will be subject to fluctuation and we require the awarded supplier to be flexible within the approach during contract life. The Total SIM connections currently are 2345 . Renewal: option to extend for a further 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018466-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | 9 Feb 2023 | | Award date | 21 May 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2026 - 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | £750,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £437,425 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOVINI LTD | | Locality | BOOTLE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L30 6UR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton | | Local authority | Sefton | | Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell | | Westminster constituency | Bootle | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VODAFONE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 31712112 - SIM cards - 32250000 - Mobile telephones - 32400000 - Networks - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32524000 - Telecommunications system - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services - 64200000 - Telecommunications services ## Release History - 28 Jun 2023 at 18:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018466-2023 - 1 Mar 2023 at 12:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005984-2023 - 14 Feb 2023 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004520-2023 - 5 Jan 2023 at 19:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000314-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://sovini.co.uk/ - https://www.bipsolutions.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=792171713 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J7NRG87SBG - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bootle:-Telecommunications-services./J7NRG87SBG ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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