Award

Blackberry AtHoc CPA/SPU/2304P - AWARD

CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY

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Award

10 Dec 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Cheshire Constabulary has resulted in the awarding of the contract titled "Blackberry AtHoc CPA/SPU/2304P - AWARD" under the framework of Network Services 3. This falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services, specifically as a communication platform, and follows the Direct Award process. The contract, valued at £15,379.76, is active and spans a duration from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2028. The contract was awarded to Vodafone Limited on 10th December 2025, with service delivery locations covering various regions including the UK and internationally. The procurement stage is at completion, with the tender process classified under a call-off agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services with a focus on communication platforms. Although the suitability does not explicitly favour SMEs or VCSEs, firms with capabilities in providing robust communication solutions will find substantial growth potential through engagement with public sector frameworks like CCS RM6116. Larger IT service providers, or those experienced in handling multi-regional operations, are particularly well-suited to such contractual engagements. In securing such a contract, firms can strengthen their market presence and potentially engage further with government projects, thereby enhancing their business portfolio.

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Notice Title

Blackberry AtHoc CPA/SPU/2304P - AWARD

Notice Description

This is a call-off agreement under CCS RM6116 Network Services 3 framework, Lot 3b: Communication Platform as a Service following the Direct Award process. The agreement is for 3 Years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-956dcf5f-6e56-488b-a269-19f06ca2df9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7afffe-089d-4f92-98a9-543ef8bda5ab
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,379 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 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
Jemma Taylor
Contact Email
jemma.taylor@cheshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01606362078

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

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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