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07 Nov 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves VIVID, a reputable organisation based in Portsmouth, responsible for overseeing the Digital Call System Upgrade project under the industry category of architectural, engineering, and surveying services. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, this direct award procurement method focuses on providing consultancy services, with Ridge and Partners LLP successfully secured as the supplier. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having reached completion with the awarding of the contract on 30th September 2025. The contract period began on 1st October 2025 and will run until 30th September 2027, with a total value of £150,500.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy within the architectural and engineering sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability for such organisations. Companies with expertise in digital systems and project management could find this contract beneficial for business expansion and portfolio development. Such a contract offers a valuable chance to collaborate with a large-scale supplier like Ridge and Partners LLP, enhancing reputation and visibility in the sector.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services - Digital Call System Upgrade

Notice Description

Providing consultancy services on the Digital Call Systems Upgrades project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd16b160-0767-4e8d-8567-ae732b6bc30c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22134f2-c99f-4692-82af-f3a6f6147f4f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
VIVID
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8HB
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ridge and Partners LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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