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title: "Mobile Voice and Data Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06596f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-20"
---

# Mobile Voice and Data Services

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06596f

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Oxford City Council focuses on the provision of telecommunications services, specifically mobile voice and data services, under the industry category of services. The contract was awarded as a direct allotment from the RM6261 Mobile Voice and Data Services lot, highlighting the application of a limited procurement method. The buyer identified suppliers based on signal strength in the specified area, favouring the lowest priced offering for direct award. Key elements of the procurement include the opportunity to extend the contract term by up to five years. This contract, valued at £101,943, was signed on 19 February 2026, with the award coming into effect the following day. The supplier contracted is Virgin Media Business Limited, located in Reading, UK.

This tender can offer growth opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector that specialise in mobile connectivity and data services. Companies capable of providing robust signal strength and competitive pricing will be well-positioned for consideration in similar future tenders, given the council's focus on cost-effective solutions and reliable service delivery. The competitive landscape favours large-scale telecommunication enterprises with established infrastructure, capable of meeting public sector demands and price benchmarking requirements. With ongoing possibilities for contract extension, successful suppliers can look forward to sustained partnerships and revenue generation through public procurement processes. Virgin Media Business Limited's win in this process exemplifies the market potential for established firms in the telecommunication industry.

## Notice

Provision of mobile connectivity and data allowance

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award against RM6261 Mobile Voice and Data Services Lot 1

Options: Options to extend term of contract for a maximum term of 5 years.

### Procurement Information

Call-Off from framework RM6261 Lot 1. 4 providers on the framework were reviewed for signal strength in the required area. Of those able to provide suitable signal strength the lowest price provider was selected for Direct Award in line with the catalogue pricing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015751-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 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 | £101,943 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015751-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.oxford.gov.uk

## Provenance

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