---
title: "The Provision of Mobile Phone Handsets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a89f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX"
published: "2025-10-06"
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# The Provision of Mobile Phone Handsets

Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a89f

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## Summary

The procurement process led by The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex involved the acquisition of mobile phone handsets under the title "The Provision of Mobile Phone Handsets". This tender was classified under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on hands-free sets (CPV code 32251100). The procurement method employed was a limited approach, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The related contract was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited and was valued at £1,391,163, with the contract being signed on 22nd May 2025. The procurement process involved delivery to multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and several others. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award being active as of the most recent update on 6th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the telecommunications industry, particularly those specialising in the supply of mobile phone equipment. Companies that offer competitive pricing and can efficiently supply bulk mobile handsets would have been well-suited to compete in this process. The tender utilised an award criteria focusing solely on price, indicating the importance of cost-effectiveness in the decision-making process. As the contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier, Virgin Media Business Limited, businesses aiming to grow in the public sector procurement space, especially SMEs in the technology supply chain, should consider developing competitive pricing strategies and establishing strong service networks to successfully engage in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Bulk Purchase of Mobile phone handsets to replace current phones that are no longer supported.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Price only further competition via CCS framework Technology Products and associated services LOT 1

### Procurement Information

Price only further competition via CCS framework Technology Products and associated services LOT 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062452-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,391,163 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| 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 | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32251100 - Hands-free set

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062452-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sussex.police.uk

## Provenance

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