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The Provision of Mobile Phone Handsets

Awarded to VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS LIMITED

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex(buyer)

Published
Published 6 October 2025

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Overview

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex procured bulk mobile phone handsets to replace unsupported devices. The contract was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited on 21 May 2025 for £1,391,163, and is now complete.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Contract signed
Category
Goods
Procedure
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published
6 October 2025
Classification (CPV)
Hands-free set

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,391,163
Award date
21 May 2025
Bids received
7
Winner
  • VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS LIMITED

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VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS LIMITED

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

7

Open and restricted tenders in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 22% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 100% · Quality 0%

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Market context

Typical award in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

£138,915

Median of 1,951 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 10.0× the median.

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex in the last 12 months

68

contracts awarded, worth £548,334,258 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    6 October 2025

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