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RMS Gen 2

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29 Aug 2025 at 06:11

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, alongside various collaborating police authorities, initiated a procurement process for a replacement Records Management System titled "RMS Gen 2". This project, identified as ocid ocds-h6vhtk-04ff66, is intended for the forces including Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Initially launched on 9th April 2025, with an expression of interest deadline set for 6th May 2025, the procurement aimed to establish a long-term framework agreement providing essential services across multiple UK regions. Despite proceeding to the tender stage, the project encountered a cancellation notice published on 29th August 2025, the evaluation process having revealed unintended outcomes impacting price considerations. Procurement was undertaken through an open, competitive flexible procedure, highlighting its critical nature and extensive planning required for implementation across several regions of the UK.

This tender presented substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in records management, content management software development, and associated system solutions. Companies with expertise in implementing large-scale, interoperable systems optimised for public sector efficiency and accuracy would find this framework particularly suitable. Moreover, businesses capable of delivering robust security and cybersecurity measures, facilitating seamless integration with existing force systems, and ensuring accessibility and ease of use would be well-positioned to compete successfully. The projected contract value of up to £540 million indicates potential high-value engagements for a selected supplier, reinforcing the significance of innovation and quality assurance in successfully meeting the tender requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RMS Gen 2

Notice Description

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052246-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions
CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MISSING
Additional Buyers

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esther.beaumont@essex.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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