Mobile Phone Services Contract

The UK Sports Institute Limited is seeking a provider for a 36-month mobile voice, data, and SMS services contract under solicitation UKSI-IS-2026. The contract is scheduled to run from January 24, 2027, to January 23, 2030, supporting approximately 310 connections for a remote and mobile workforce. Due to the nature of the staff's work, the services must accommodate extensive overseas travel, sometimes lasting several months. The hardware requirement specifies the allocation of iPhone 17e devices for the majority of staff, with a small number of users receiving the higher specification iPhone 17. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure consisting of a two-stage process, beginning with a Conditions of Participation stage for supplier shortlisting. Award decisions will be weighted heavily toward price at 70 percent, with quality accounting for the remaining 30 percent. As a publicly funded organization, the UK Sports Institute emphasizes maximizing value for money by minimizing both initial set-up costs and ongoing revenue expenses. This opportunity is noted as being particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.