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SIP Provision Force Control Rooms

SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS

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05 Jan 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SIP Provision Force Control Rooms" was conducted by South Yorkshire Police Headquarters under the RM6116 Network Services 3 framework for the transition from analogue to digital lines in control rooms for South Yorkshire Police (SYP) and Humberside Police (HP). The procurement falls under the telecommunications services category with a total contract value of £267,483.27 and is set to be performed in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is active with execution dates from 23rd December 2025 to 22nd December 2027. The tender process was completed by 10th October 2025, and the award was made effective as of 1st December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those capable of meeting the technical requirements for digital telecommunications infrastructure in public sector control rooms. Large enterprises, similar to Virgin Media O2 Business, who were the awarded suppliers, would find themselves well-suited to compete due to the scale and specialised nature of the services required. This contract not only supports the growth of such businesses through substantial financial value but also enlarges their portfolio of government contracts, enhancing their market position and expertise in implementing cutting-edge telecommunications solutions.

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Notice Title

SIP Provision Force Control Rooms

Notice Description

This was competed under RM6116 Network Services 3, for SYP and HP for the replacement of analogue lines to digital lines that feed the control rooms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e95203d-762b-4267-9793-d2f2a3623d80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b8ae35-ee3c-4a63-a799-d9ceaaa38f1b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£267,483 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£267,483 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Contact Name
Laura Betts
Contact Email
laura.betts@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 2EH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA O2 BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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