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title: "Provision Of Mobile Telephony Business Services Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05844a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# Provision Of Mobile Telephony Business Services Contract

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05844a

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## Summary

The recent contracting process for mobile telephony business services has been completed, having been overseen by Coventry University. The contract sought to engage UK mobile network providers capable of supplying, managing, and supporting exemplary voice, data, and roaming services across various organisational needs within the university. This procurement falls under the services category, targeting the telecommunications industry, specified as mobile-telephone services. Through a selective procurement method operating under a restricted procedure, the contract was awarded to Vodafone Limited on 23 March 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £367,902. The whole process was executed in line with the CCS Framework Agreement and covered regions across the UK, including but not limited to Coventry, denoted by the UKG region code.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector seeking to leverage long-term partnerships with educational institutions. The focus on service quality, innovation, and competitive pricing as the award criteria (MEAT) provides a platform for growth and differentiation for capable mobile service providers. Businesses that specialise in comprehensive mobile solutions, with a capacity for innovation and offering competitive pricing models, are well-suited to thrive under such contracts. The contract's duration and potential for a two-year extension further enhance prospects for sustained business development and deeper market penetration across the UK's regions. Potential bidders are encouraged to align their proposals to the framework agreements outlined, ensuring relevance and compliance to maximise chances of success.

## Notice

Coventry University Group invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced UK mobile network providers for the supply, management, and support of mobile telephony services. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) outlines the requirements and expectations for a long-term partnership that delivers best-in-class voice, data, and roaming services. We are seeking a comprehensive response to a business mobile contract that supports a range of user needs across academic, administrative, and executive roles. This contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) based on overall value, service quality, innovation, and cost. Coventry University is utilising the CCS Framework Agreement Mobile Voice and Data Services Reference Number RM6261 Lot 2 - Mobile Voice and Data Solutions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Coventry University Group invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced UK mobile network providers for the supply, management, and support of mobile telephony services. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) outlines the requirements and expectations for a long-term partnership that delivers best-in-class voice, data, and roaming services. We are seeking a comprehensive response to a business mobile contract that supports a range of user needs across academic, administrative, and executive roles. This contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) based on overall value, service quality, innovation, and cost. Coventry University is utilising the CCS Framework Agreement Mobile Voice and Data Services Reference Number RM6261 Lot 2 - Mobile Voice and Data Solutions.

Renewal: 2 year extension available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026727-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £367,902 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South 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

- 24 Mar 2026 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026727-2026
- 15 Aug 2025 at 10:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049060-2025
- 11 Aug 2025 at 13:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047667-2025
- 11 Aug 2025 at 09:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047545-2025
- 8 Aug 2025 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047309-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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