Award

HTK Messaging Service

SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS

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Award

04 Aug 2025 at 14:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "HTK Messaging Service," was conducted by South Yorkshire Police Headquarters, located in Sheffield, England. This contract belongs to the "Software package and information systems" category and covers the Yorkshire and the Humber region. It was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement as part of the G-Cloud 14. The procurement stage is in the "Award" phase, with the contract status marked as complete. The contract, valued at £60,000, spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2028. Key dates included the contract's award on 1st April 2025, with the award notice published on 4th August 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for large-scale enterprises operating in the software and information systems sector. While it may not be directly suitable for SMEs or volunteer and community sector enterprises, larger businesses specializing in SMS messaging services can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and contribute to public sector operations. The call-off from a framework agreement underlines the opportunity for established firms experienced in navigating such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HTK Messaging Service

Notice Description

This is a direct award under G-Cloud 14 for the HTK SMS Messaging Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63274433-3871-4a71-9864-3892995391fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225975d3-ebf4-4d4c-8f2b-03761acb04fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HTK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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