Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

GB-Rivenhall: ECFRS00410 Data Network Bundle

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 10:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority has completed the public procurement process titled "GB-Rivenhall: ECFRS00410 Data Network Bundle," within the industry category of telephone and data transmission services. This engagement, covering the region of East of England, was conducted under the tender initiation and award stage, concluding notably on 26 August 2025. The buying organization utilized the Crown Commercial Service's Mobile Voice and Data Services framework. The contract spans from 10 December 2025 to 9 December 2027, with the award valued at £44,124 GBP given to British Telecommunications PLC.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses to expand by connecting with large-scale telecommunication projects. The focus on data and mobile voice services opens pathways particularly for large enterprises that can deliver extensive network infrastructure and services. Additionally, while not strictly requiring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may still find value in aligning with similar initiatives to broaden their service offerings and bolster their client base through participation in substantial public contracts of this nature.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Rivenhall: ECFRS00410 Data Network Bundle

Notice Description

Direct award for the contracting Authority Essex Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority via the Crown Commercial Service RM6261 Mobile Voice and Data Services Lot 1: Mobile Voice and Data Services Catalogue framework. Additional information: Direct award for the contracting Authority Essex Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority via the Crown Commercial Service RM6261 Mobile Voice and Data Services Lot 1: Mobile Voice and Data Services Catalogue framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff1f5e30-e83a-4f04-82e5-3d06563f6d11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed95c6bc-bf7b-4c96-bf3d-0ca0d3e340ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,124 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,124 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ff1f5e30-e83a-4f04-82e5-3d06563f6d11-2026-07-16T11:10:04+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-16T11:10:04+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ff1f5e30-e83a-4f04-82e5-3d06563f6d11",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "BIP1051256450",
        "title": "GB-Rivenhall: ECFRS00410 Data Network Bundle",
        "description": "Direct award for the contracting Authority Essex Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority via the Crown Commercial Service RM6261 Mobile Voice and Data Services Lot 1: Mobile Voice and Data Services Catalogue framework. Additional information: Direct award for the contracting Authority Essex Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority via the Crown Commercial Service RM6261 Mobile Voice and Data Services Lot 1: Mobile Voice and Data Services Catalogue framework.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "64210000",
            "description": "Telephone and data transmission services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "East of England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 44124,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Not specified",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-26T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-12-10T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2027-12-09T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-229934",
            "name": "Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Kelvedon Park, Rivenhall",
                "locality": "Witham",
                "postalCode": "CM8 3HB",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Procurement",
                "email": "contracts@essex-fire.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "01376576000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-233863",
            "name": "British Telecommunications PLC",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "British Telecommunications PLC"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "One Braham Braham Street London E1 8EE"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-229934",
        "name": "Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ff1f5e30-e83a-4f04-82e5-3d06563f6d11-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-08-26T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-07-16T11:10:04+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 44124,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-233863",
                    "name": "British Telecommunications PLC"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-12-10T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2027-12-09T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed95c6bc-bf7b-4c96-bf3d-0ca0d3e340ec",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-16T11:10:04+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "Please follow this link to view the notice.",
                    "url": "https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1051256450"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}