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Contract Award Threshold of acceptability for speech quality in the Emergency Services Network

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20 Jul 2026 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Contract Award for Threshold of Acceptability for Speech Quality in the Emergency Services Network" was conducted by the Home Office, based in London, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the services industry category, specifically research, testing, and scientific technical simulator services. The procurement method used was a "Below Threshold Direct Award," and the process reached the award stage with a contract valued at £64,500 being awarded to The University of Salford. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The main location for the service delivery is London. This procurement was designed to support the improvement of speech quality standards within emergency services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, testing, and technical simulation services, particularly those familiar with the needs of emergency services networks. Companies similar in scope to the University of Salford, which hold expertise in scientific research and offer large-scale service capabilities, would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Additionally, the contract’s specific suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) indicates potential opportunities for smaller businesses to partake in such projects, thereby facilitating growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Threshold of acceptability for speech quality in the Emergency Services Network

Notice Description

Contract Award of Threshold of acceptability for speech quality in the Emergency Services Network

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61fb5252-0e6f-4710-8b0b-073e1337e46c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c807fa99-9661-464e-a1da-5a8662abd0e3
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 - Below Threshold Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

Further Information

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