Award

Smart Messaging 2026 - CPA/SPU/2737P - AWARD

CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 09:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Smart Messaging 2026 - CPA/SPU/2737P - AWARD" has been completed and awarded under the CCS Framework RM6116 Lot 3b, in the IT services sector, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The buying organisation is Cheshire Constabulary, located in Cheshire, UK, with a contract running from 8th January 2026 to 7th January 2027. The procurement method was classified as 'Other,' and the tender process moved swiftly from a tender period ending on 6th January 2026 to an award published on 4th February 2026, with BT Group plc acting as the supplier for the service valued at £53,912.40.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses in IT services, particularly those specialising in messaging technology solutions. While the process does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of delivering high-quality IT development and support across various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, would find this contract beneficial. Such contracts help expand market reach and showcase expertise in delivering specialised IT services to public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smart Messaging 2026 - CPA/SPU/2737P - AWARD

Notice Description

This is a Direct Award under CCS Framework RM6116 Lot 3b

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-644e75ea-f439-49f9-ba0a-779e66c95ad1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467c6f46-5823-4403-a386-1344a9b64310
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 -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,912 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 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
CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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