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01 Jul 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Cisco Licensing" was conducted by the British Transport Police, with the procurement focusing on the service category of software package and information systems. The procurement covered delivery across England, Scotland, and Wales. This tender was completed with a direct award via framework agreement RM6116, highlighting a selective procurement method. The tender process reached the award stage, with the award notice dated 30th June 2026, and the contract period set from 25th July 2026 to 24th July 2031. The total contract value was £1,121,354 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses in the ICT sector, especially those experienced in framework agreements and software licensing solutions. Given the procurement method and the award to Virgin Media Business Limited, SMEs and VCSE organisations may find fewer direct opportunities but can explore subcontracting or partnership avenues. Companies that can provide comprehensive licensing solutions and have capabilities matching the framework criteria will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Cisco Licensing

Notice Description

Cisco Licencing Direct Award via RM6116

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f779815b-4abd-459f-a26e-1f8cfa208838
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25fa794b-ec29-4074-afed-4394bb131591
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,121,354 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,121,354 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 1TJ
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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