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12 Jun 2026 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Cheshire Constabulary as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract under the CPA SPU 2819P for the Corvus Platform. The tender, classified under information technology services and software packages, aims to provide support, maintenance, and developer days as part of CCS Framework RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions (Lot 5 Blue Light Solutions). The procurement is completed and the award was active as of 10 June 2026. The contract, valued at £478,109.39, runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with delivery locations including the United Kingdom and various territories worldwide.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in information technology services and software solutions. Large enterprises, specifically those experienced in delivering complex IT service packages and maintaining software platforms, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement was conducted under specific frameworks, requiring capable suppliers like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd., who have shown their expertise in the industry, to meet the outlined service and maintenance needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CPA SPU 2819P Corvus Platform - AWARD

Notice Description

This is a direct award under CCS Framework RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions (Lot 5 Blue Light Solutions) for the provision of the Corvus Platform including support and maintenance and developer days. The contract value is estimated as the number of developer days for years 2 and 3 will be agreed at the start of each contract year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e727255a-366b-4a52-863f-c63415ae4ea5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff43403d-3686-44e5-abdb-ecc3e9421458
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£478,109 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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