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PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 08:24

Planning

22 May 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is planning an upcoming procurement under their selective method framework for a Body Worn Camera Software Subscription. This procurement pertains to services within the telecommunications and security equipment industries and involves subscription services essential for the operation of body worn cameras. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2027, with delivery occurring across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with the most recent planning update published on 26th May 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in telecommunication and security systems, and those capable of providing comprehensive subscription services. Businesses with experience in servicing public sector clients or offering cloud-hosted services are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, given the wide delivery coverage across the UK, businesses with extensive distribution and implementation networks stand to benefit from engaging with this procurement opportunity, positioning themselves for future collaborations and extensions of service. The total estimated value for the subscription services indicates a substantial business prospect for firms aiming to expand within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Body Worn Camera Software Subscription

Notice Description

Procurement of Body Worn Cameras for West Midlands Ambulance Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a139
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048422-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,592 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIERLEY HILL
Postcode
DY5 1LX
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
Westminster Constituency
Stourbridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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