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IBM i2 LICENCES AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES - CPA/SPU/2365P - AWARD

CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY

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Award

23 May 2025 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire Constabulary focuses on the provision of IBM i2 licences and associated services, encapsulated under a 3-year agreement. This contract falls within the industry category of software packages and information systems, with the procurement tagged as an award stage and already completed. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. It covers various delivery locations such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and further afield, including Europe and the Rest of the World. The procurement method is classified as 'Other', and it does not cater specifically to SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The award was made active on 10th March 2025, with BlueLight Commercial appointed as the supplier.

This tender creates significant opportunities for established businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in managing large-scale software package deployments. Agile companies with robust service capabilities and experience in dealing with law enforcement technology queries are well-suited to compete for future tenders of this nature. The involvement of a trusted entity such as Cheshire Constabulary underscores the tendency for future demand in sophisticated software systems aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies within public safety domains.

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Notice Title

IBM i2 LICENCES AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES - CPA/SPU/2365P - AWARD

Notice Description

THE PROVISION OF A 3-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR i2 LICENCES AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9020733b-8c8e-4adf-b455-f5b03d9860db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ecc4781-cf02-4419-a85a-2fa307e8a5b5
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
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

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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