Planning

PME - For a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) Platform

THAMES VALLEY POLICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 10:51

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 15:23

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 15:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thames Valley Police is currently in the planning stage of a procurement exercise for a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) Platform, aimed at enhancing their operational capabilities. This tender falls under the industry categories of Networks, Telecommunications equipment and supplies, Software package and information systems, and IT services. The procurement process involves engaging with potential suppliers to obtain indicative pricing and licensing models, which will guide a potential future procurement. The key deadline for engagement is set on 23rd February 2026, and the project location is in the South East of the United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their insights via email to procurementict@thamesvalley.police.uk.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for IT service providers, especially those specialising in networks and software systems, to contribute to a significant project within the law enforcement sector. The suitability criteria indicate a preference for engagement from SMEs, which opens the playing field for smaller businesses to propose competitive solutions, potentially fostering long-term partnerships and market growth. The early market engagement phase provides a platform for businesses to influence the requirements and shape the future tender specifications to align with their offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PME - For a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) Platform

Notice Description

HIOWC & TVP is seeking indicative pricing, licensing models, and commercial options for modern Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) platforms. This PME will inform a potential future procurement exercise. Please see the attached document for further information and instruction. Please submit responses by the closing date to the following address: procurementict@thamesvalley.police.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04863648-e783-446d-b612-217abe188d25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4f2fdb-ad9d-446f-baa6-87cfbb7979c0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
David Richings
Contact Email
procurementict@thamesvalley.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 2NX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington East
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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