Planning

TVFCS Command & Control

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 08:05

Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is at the planning stage of the Thames Valley Fire Command & Control Contract, focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support within the UKJ1 region in the United Kingdom. As part of the procurement process, the council has released a market engagement notice with key activities like online and in-person workshops and product demonstrations, expected to conclude by 28th August 2025. The tender value is estimated at £36 million gross, with a net value of £30 million. The contract period is planned from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2038, with future notices expected by 1st February 2026.

The open procurement procedure presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and solutions. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide consulting and software development services will find this tender suitable due to its significant budget and extended contract period. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their reach and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector, potentially becoming key contributors to enhancing the efficiency of regional fire command and control operations.

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Notice Title

TVFCS Command & Control

Notice Description

Tender of the Thames Valley Fire Command & Control Contract.

Planning Information

Phase 1: Completion of market engagement survey Phase 2: Online and in person workshops, interviews and product demonstrations Search: DN787666 at https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities or https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=99226629-997d-f011-813a-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ae5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050010-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kirsty Bridewell
Contact Email
kirsty.bridewell@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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