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HTK Messaging (Email to SMS) (2025-2026)

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

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01 Oct 2025 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire as the buying organisation. They have completed the direct procurement of HTK Messaging Service (Email to SMS) for a one-year period starting from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. This contract, awarded to Vodafone Limited, falls within the goods category, specifically targeting software package and information systems under the CPV classification 48000000. The procurement was finalised under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, and the contract was signed on 30th September 2025. The primary location for this procurement is the UK region of Lancashire (UKD45), and it was conducted through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in messaging services and systems. Companies that can provide efficient and reliable communication solutions would have been well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Though this contract was awarded without competition, it underscores the potential for firms specialising in innovative IT and communication technologies to explore future public procurement opportunities with sub-central government entities like the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire. Engaging in such contracts can lead to substantial business growth by establishing long-term relationships with public authorities and expanding market presence in strategic UK regions.

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Notice Title

HTK Messaging (Email to SMS) (2025-2026)

Notice Description

Approval to renew the licence with HTK Messaging Service (Email to SMS) via Vodafone Limited for the 12-month period of 1st November 2025 until 31st October 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a580
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061145-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsupport@lancashire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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