---
title: "Mobile Phone Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d630"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-07-29"
---

# Mobile Phone Provision

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d630

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## Summary

The University of Kent has completed a procurement process for the provision of mobile phone services, encompassing voice and data, for a duration of three years with an optional 12-month extension. This procurement, classified under the "services" category, falls within the mobile-telephone services industry, as denoted by the CPV code 64212000. The contract, awarded to O2, involved a total value of £37,056. The procurement was executed via a limited method, specifically a direct award without prior publication, as it was outside the scope of regular procedural directives. This has been finalised as of 27th July 2026, with the service being localised within the UKJ4 region.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for entities capable of providing robust telecommunications services. Firms specialising in mobile communication solutions, especially those with established frameworks for direct awards, are well-positioned for similar opportunities. Large-scale suppliers such as O2 have demonstrated their capability to secure such contracts, indicating that businesses aiming to compete in this area should focus on establishing reputable frameworks and partnerships that facilitate direct awards, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the public sector. The opportunity also underscores the importance of maintaining a strong presence and network within the educational sector, as public law bodies often seek reliable service partners.

## Notice

Mobile Phone, Voice and Data for 3 years + 12 month extension

### Procurement Information

Direct award call off from framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071593-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 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 | £37,056 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | O2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071593-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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