---
title: "ESNEFT2336A Additional Mobile Phone Contract for coverage issues"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c97d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-13"
---

# ESNEFT2336A Additional Mobile Phone Contract for coverage issues

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c97d

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## Summary

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed a procurement process for an additional mobile phone contract aimed at addressing coverage issues. The procurement falls under the mobile-telephone services category and is located in Suffolk, UK. The procurement utilised a limited method, being awarded through a compliant framework without a call for competition. This process aligns with the Crown Commercial Service RM6261 framework, and the contract was signed on 9th July 2026. The main focus of this contract is the supply of mobile phone services, including pooled data and voice connections, SIMs, device support, and a technology fund for upgrades, with Vodafone Limited being the awarded supplier.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those offering robust mobile service solutions that can address coverage challenges. Companies that could effectively meet this demand include those that provide comprehensive mobile services and cutting-edge technology support. Additionally, businesses that are capable of large-scale supply and servicing, like major telecom companies, may find significant opportunities to expand their operations by engaging with similar regional or local authority contracts. The procurement, by nature, opens doors to reinforce client relationships with public health institutions and meet their specialised mobile connectivity needs.

## Notice

To have a second mobile contract to use if any coverage issues out in the community

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of mobile phone services comprising pooled data and voice connections, SIMs, device support and a technology fund for upgrades and service enhancements. Awarded via the Crown Commercial Service RM6261 framework for use by the contracting authority.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded through a compliant framework agreement in accordance with the framework terms, therefore no separate call for competition was required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065587-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 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 | £8,946 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## 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

- 13 Jul 2026 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065587-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.vodafone.com
- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

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