Mobile Voice and Data Services 2
Crown Commercial Service · Central government
In brief
Crown Commercial Service awarded IT and software and accountancy work to British Telecommunications plc, Vodafone Limited and Southern Communications Corporate Solutions Limited and 7 others on 7 September 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £1,500,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 17 September 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Catalogue and Optional Services 17 September 2026 to 16 September 2028 What this lot coversAccess to UK, international, roaming airtime, calls, SMS and data, device hardware, accessories, support services, MDM and supplementary services. This lot will also offer the inclusion of Optional Services. This includes, access to allow purchase of standalone services such as international roaming packages, device hardware, accessories, support services, mobile device management. Catalogue based, standardised airtime packages and optional services will form the basis of procurements through this lot. | IT services and software, Accountancy and audit, Architecture and engineering | £1,100,000,000 |
| Mobile Solutions 17 September 2026 to 16 September 2028 What this lot coversAccess to UK, international, roaming airtime, calls, SMS and data, device hardware, accessories, support services, mobile device management and supplementary services. Allows customers with large mobile estates to compete and/or tailor services to fit business needs such as more complex security requirements and exit management criteria. Competitive flexible processes will be enabled through this lot. | IT services and software, Accountancy and audit, Architecture and engineering | £300,000,000 |
| Telecommunications Audit and Advisory Services 17 September 2026 to 16 September 2028 What this lot coversAuditing and recommendations services that enable customers to understand and optimise their consumption models through commoditised audit packages (eg. Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum). On-going benefits realisation advisory services will also be available. | IT services and software, Accountancy and audit, Architecture and engineering | £100,000,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Telecommunications plc Vodafone Limited Southern Communications Corporate Solutions Limited (SME) Virgin Media Business Limited Gamma Network Solutions Limited 5 bids received | Mobile Catalogue and Optional Services | £1,100,000,000 | Awarded 7 September 2026 |
| British Telecommunications plc Vodafone Limited Southern Communications Corporate Solutions Limited (SME) Barclay Digital Services Ltd. (SME) Virgin Media Business Limited Gamma Network Solutions Limited Pelion IOT Limited (SME) 11 bids received | Mobile Solutions | £300,000,000 | Awarded 7 September 2026 |
| Nuvoli Ltd (SME) Optimor Limited (SME) Fleet Mobile Communications Limited (SME) 3 bids received | Telecommunications Audit and Advisory Services | £100,000,000 | Awarded 7 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 020230-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 084358-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
48Awards
24Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- Withheld Section94 supplier6 contracts
- Accenture UK Ltd5 contracts
- CGI IT UK Limited5 contracts
- Ove Arup & Partners Ltd5 contracts
- Actica Consulting Limited4 contracts
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From notice 020230-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 March 2026, last updated 7 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.