Award

Backup Software

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

19 Nov 2025 at 10:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Backup Software" contract has been completed by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is pertinent to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on the 19th of November 2025, with Phoenix Software Ltd being the chosen supplier. The contract period is set to commence on the 12th of December 2025 and conclude on the 17th of December 2028. The total contract value is £73,414.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in providing software solutions, particularly those with experience in handling public sector contracts. Given that the winning supplier is a large-scale enterprise, enterprises of similar capacity and those capable of forming strategic partnerships with larger organisations will find such opportunities beneficial for growth. Although this specific contract is not suited to SMEs or VCSEs, other businesses within the software industry can leverage this as a precedent for future procurement engagements or as an insight into the needs of public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Backup Software

Notice Description

*** Contract Award Notice Only ****

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c51a4ec-1cdd-47dd-9e1b-f1ce1dd8e35f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33b9cf2a-8296-4a92-8852-729899b5399a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£73,414 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2028 3-4 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
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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