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Tailspend Solution

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police has awarded a contract, titled "Tailspend Solution," for electronic marketplace retailing services. The procurement process, with an industry classification under CPV code 66151100, culminated in the awarding stage on 27th February 2026. Located in London, England, the procurement utilised a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £1,000,000, runs from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2028. The British Transport Police, headquartered at 200 Buckingham Palace Road, London, alongside buyer contact Jake Grieves, managed the transaction.

This tender provides substantial business growth possibilities for firms engaged in electronic retailing services. While not tailor-made for SMEs or VCSE organisations, the agreement is suitable for large-scale suppliers due to its significant financial value. Paragon Customer Communications (London), the successful supplier, exemplifies the type of large business well-positioned to thrive in such arrangements. With the procurement method favouring established firms via framework agreements, businesses with similar capabilities may find promising prospects in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Tailspend Solution

Notice Description

Provision for BTP Tailspend, call-off using CCS RM6202 - Tailspend Solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-733fef8b-baf7-4414-88ad-2535fac4a16e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ad4510-7153-4137-afb6-c1f13de7dd3f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON

Further Information

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