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Extension of Control System Contract - Interim Arrangement for CAD Transition

KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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08 Jul 2025 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

Kent Fire & Rescue Service has completed the procurement process titled "Extension of Control System Contract - Interim Arrangement for CAD Transition". This contract entails the extension of IT services for the critical operational continuity of their Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. Situated in Maidstone, within the UKJ4 region, the procurement relates to IT services and is categorised under CPV code 72000000. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being signed on 8th July 2025. The extension will occur in two phases: from July 2025 to December 2026 and January 2027 to December 2027, with an optional contingency period until February 2028 if required. The procurement follows a limited method, being negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, ensuring the continuity of services during the new CAD system implementation. The supplier awarded this contract is Sopra Steria Limited.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in IT services related to consulting, software development, and systems support, to engage in interim contract extensions that require maintaining operational systems during transitional phases. Companies with experience in providing critical support services and having capabilities to manage existing software systems would be particularly well-suited for such opportunities. The nature of this procurement caters to businesses capable of handling service continuity and compliance with fixed regulatory frameworks, ensuring seamless transitions without service interruptions. Large-scale providers like Sopra Steria Limited, with a track record of delivering similar services, are examples of suitable competitors in this space.

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Notice Title

Extension of Control System Contract - Interim Arrangement for CAD Transition

Notice Description

Interim extension of existing Control System contract to ensure continuity of critical operational services during the implementation of a replacement Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. The extension maintains the existing scope and terms and supports transition planning following award of a new system via open competition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to an interim extension of the current contract for the provision of a Control System (Computer Aided Dispatch - CAD) used in operational incident response. The extension is required to maintain continuity of critical services while a replacement system, which has been procured via an open tender procedure, is implemented. The scope and terms of the contract remain unchanged. The extension is time-limited and necessary to ensure service continuity during the transition and onboarding of the new CAD platform. This modification is considered compliant with Regulation 72(1)(b)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Options: The extension will be implemented in two phases: Phase 1: July 2025 to December 2026 (continuation of current service with standard SLA coverage). Phase 2: January 2027 to December 2027 (continued use of the system with support). A contingency period of up to 2 additional months (January-February 2028) may be invoked if required to complete implementation of the replacement CAD system. All services during this period will remain within the original scope of the contract. No further extensions are envisaged beyond this period.

Procurement Information

This contract modification provides for a time-limited extension of the existing CAD system contract to ensure operational continuity during the implementation phase of a replacement CAD system, which has been awarded via a separate open competition. The extension does not alter the scope or nature of services provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038397-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£267,582 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Amanda Avron-Cotton
Contact Email
amanda.avron-cotton@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOPRA STERIA

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