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Provision of S21 VisionX - CPA/SPU/2843P

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of S21 VisionX - CPA/SPU/2843P". This contract falls under the IT services category, including software development and information systems, and is geographically set within Cheshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was limited competition, specifically a direct award to Semantics 21, following a simple RFQ involving two suppliers. The contract commenced on 11th May 2026 and is set to run until 10th May 2027. It was signed on the 21st April 2026, with a contract value of £36,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development to engage with public authorities such as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire. The contract's focus on software package and information systems aligns well with companies that offer innovative IT solutions. Large enterprises in this sector, especially those familiar with public sector requirements and procurement processes, are well-suited to compete in future opportunities within this domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of S21 VisionX - CPA/SPU/2843P

Notice Description

Following on from a simple RFQ which included two suppliers, this is a Direct Award to the successful supplier for the period 11th May 2026 to 10th May 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039421-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

48000000 - Software package and information 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
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2027 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 CHESHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
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

SEMANTICS 21

Further Information

Notice Documents

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