Award

Direct Network Services for Emergency Services Network

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

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Award

19 Sep 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Direct Network Services for Emergency Services Network." This procurement falls within the networks industry category, with telecommunications equipment and supplies as an additional classification. The service is to be delivered in Lincoln, England, with the postal code LN2 2LT. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase, with the contract awarded on 15th September 2025 and published on 19th September 2025. This contract, valued at £30,000, was directly awarded to Vodafone Business Solutions Limited under a Home Office National Agreement. The contractual period for delivering these services spans from 2nd May 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large businesses specialising in network services and telecommunications equipment. The direct award contract under a national agreement streamlines the procurement process, allowing suppliers who already have standing frameworks with the Home Office to engage effectively. Although this particular tender was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses of substantial scale focusing on network solutions could benefit from similar future opportunities by aligning with governmental frameworks. Such opportunities are particularly advantageous for suppliers who can provide dedicated and reliable network services to public sector entities like police departments.

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Notice Title

Direct Network Services for Emergency Services Network

Notice Description

Provision of Direct Network Services for Emergency Services Network for Lincolnshire Police

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7637241-c176-4943-be33-5b3ed054f116
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c150688-3d4f-4614-9b50-cc57ae6fd4a4
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 - Direct Award under a Home Office National Agreement with Supplier
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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 LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LT
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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