---
title: "WHC - Mobile phone contract including funding for new handsets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066168"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066168.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST HERTS COLLEGE"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# WHC - Mobile phone contract including funding for new handsets

Buyer: WEST HERTS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066168

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## Summary

West Herts College, located in Watford, is planning a procurement for a mobile phone contract, along with funding for new handsets. This involves the college's three campuses in Watford, Hemel Hempstead, and Luton. The current contract expires in August 2026, and the college aims to secure a new contract starting from 1st August 2026, lasting either 24 or 36 months. The procurement process, compliant with the Procurement Act 2023, is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 3rd March 2026. Interested parties should prepare for potential future notices by 31st July 2026. The industry category focuses on telephone and data transmission services, with a projected contract value ranging from GBP 50,000 to GBP 60,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those offering telephone and data transmission services. SMEs and VCSEs are notably suitable for this contract, as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing for direct contracts with carrier providers, or innovative solutions through third-party arrangements, should consider bidding. By engaging in this tender, businesses can strengthen their market position in the educational sector and potentially establish a long-term partnership with West Herts College.

## Notice

West Herts College comprises of 3 campuses. West Herts College is based in Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Luton The current contract expires in August 2026 and is with a third party provider, and the carrier is o2 the College would like to enter into contract directly with the carrier provider but is not against working with a third party provider again. The contract length will either be 24- or 36-months in length, we request prices for both options.

### Planning Information

The Contracting Authority will conduct the procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated regulations, ensuring compliance with the statutory objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019158-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HERTS COLLEGE |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD1 3EZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 16:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019158-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019158-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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