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Network Services

CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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31 Oct 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Network Services," was managed by Cheshire Fire Authority, a public authority in Winsford, Cheshire. It falls under the industry category of computer network services. The procurement, initiated on 31st October 2025, was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition, and it's currently in the contract stage. The contract was awarded to ANYWHERE SIM LIMITED, located in Clitheroe, with the service period starting from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, with the possibility of a twelve-month extension. The contract is valued at £12,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and telecommunications sector, particularly those offering network services. Companies with experience in providing such services to public authorities could find a good fit, especially if they can maintain high service quality and reliability. Businesses of all sizes, especially those looking to expand their service portfolio within the public sector, could leverage this opportunity for growth. As this contract was awarded without a competitive process, it highlights the importance for businesses to proactively engage and build relationships with public authorities like the Cheshire Fire Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Services

Notice Description

Provision of Network Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d850
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070201-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
barbara.beardsley@cheshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2FQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANYWHERE SIM

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