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Athoc -Herts

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE

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24 Apr 2026 at 13:14

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24 Apr 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire entails a contract renewal for the major incident mass messaging service titled “Athoc -Herts”. This award is classified under software supply services and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process is in the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded to Blackberry UK Limited. The contract period commenced on 22nd March 2026 and is set to conclude on 21st March 2027. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 19th March 2026.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services, particularly those that can facilitate major incident mass messaging systems. Suitable contenders for this tender include small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement’s suitability criteria. It is a notable opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in public sector technology services, specifically within the UK’s East of England region. Engaging in framework agreements can offer ongoing opportunities as buyers may frequently use existing contracts for efficient procurement.

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Notice Title

Athoc -Herts

Notice Description

Contract renewal for the major incident mass messaging service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7e55861-cc26-4f81-ab51-bd5964357a2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e1f5d7-a6a0-4372-8ccc-b01cc0430d2f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,026 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,026 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBERRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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