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Community Messaging System

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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20 Dec 2021 at 15:04

Award Notice
Award

13 Aug 2021 at 14:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Constabulary has awarded a contract for the Community Messaging System, effective from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2025, with a value of £134,728. This procurement falls under the category of communications system maintenance services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process involved an exemption to the contract standing orders, allowing for the continuation of support and licensing. The tender was concluded on 11th August 2021, with the formal award published on 25th August 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in communications technology and system maintenance. Businesses that specialise in software support, licensing, and maintenance services would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with the ongoing requirements of the Community Messaging System may enable contenders to establish long-term relationships with the Lancashire Constabulary, potentially leading to further projects in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Messaging System

Notice Description

Approval of the continued use of 'Stay In The Know' Community Messaging System via Visav for the period 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2025, renewable annually, and the continued use of "Lancashire Talking" from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2025, renewable annually and apply exemption 5.1.5 of Standing Orders Relating to Contracts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6613a3a-1cdd-41ce-bce8-10e6ab6ceabc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exemption to Contract Standing Orders applied for ongoing support/licensing and maintenance
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,728 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,728 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISAV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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