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Virtual Courts (Live Links) 2026 - AWARD

Cheshire Constabulary

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "Virtual Courts (Live Links) 2026" has been awarded by Cheshire Constabulary for the provision of network services under the CCS Framework Contract RM6116. This contract falls within the Information Technology Services category and covers a wide geographical scope, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions across Europe and Rest of the World. The procurement process, currently complete and labelled as "awardUpdate", culminated in the awarding of the contract to Vodafone Limited as of 16th March 2026, starting from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, reflecting the established relationship and framework agreements already in place.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital communication services and unified communications solutions, especially those with capabilities in network and IT services. Although the procurement suitability excludes SMEs and VCSEs, larger enterprises with robust service offerings in these fields may benefit from collaborations and sub-contracting opportunities. Given the strategic importance and technological implications of virtual court systems, businesses with expertise in secure and reliable digital communications are well-positioned to leverage potential future contracts or extensions in this domain, enhancing their market presence and fostering business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Courts (Live Links) 2026 - AWARD

Notice Description

Virtual Courts (Live Links) 2026 - Direct Award under CCS - Framework Contract RM6116 for the Provision of Network Services. Under Lot 4b Digital Communication Services (Unified Communications)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00d4471c-6d3b-4c8f-9ca2-088637e875a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1326511-0db8-4afe-9b7a-630bf2d88edf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,168 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cheshire Constabulary
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Postcode Area
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vodafone Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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