Planning

CamGuard -Bedfordshire Police

BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE

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Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Bedfordshire Police, is in the planning stage for the project titled "CamGuard - Bedfordshire Police." The project falls within the industry category of security cameras and surveillance systems, specifically classified under CPV codes 35125300 and 35120000. It is located in the East of England, with a postal reference of MK43 9AX. As part of this tender, the organisation is currently requesting information (RFI) to explore camera technology solutions that can efficiently manage scene guards and reduce resource demands. Key players involved include Lovejoy Mutizwa as the contact point, with an engagement end date set for 20th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security technology, particularly those adept in innovative camera systems. The initiative highlights an interest in resource-efficient and welfare-improving technologies, making it ideal for suppliers who are capable of meeting these requests. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, providing they offer suitable solutions. Engaging in this process can lead to business growth through the deployment of cutting-edge surveillance systems tailored to modern policing needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CamGuard -Bedfordshire Police

Notice Description

Request For Information for CamGuard. CamGuard seeks the use of camera technology at scene guards to reduce resource demand, improve wellbeing and make the service more efficient. Please refer to attached RFI document for further details. Contact email address is: lovejoy.mutizwa@beds.police.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1feee0b1-8ff9-4d2f-b6d2-29c67afb96f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09acb84c-624d-4481-bd53-38692ddf5211
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35125300 - Security cameras

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
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
BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Lovejoy Mutizwa
Contact Email
lovejoy.mutizwa@beds.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

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