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Specialist Internet connected devices capability

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE

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04 Jun 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Specialist Internet connected devices capability has been conducted by The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police, located at Thames Valley Police - HQ North in Kidlington, United Kingdom. The procurement method applied was a Direct award due to technical reasons, indicating the absence of competition. This procurement stage has reached the Award status and is documented with a transparency notice. The contract, structured to deliver goods in the 'Software package and information systems' industry category, has a gross value of £198,000. The contract period is set to begin on 18th June 2026, with a potential licence extension option available. The delivery addresses span multiple regions across the UK.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for suppliers capable of providing specialised internet-connected device capabilities in the software and information systems sector. Given its focus on SMEs and VCSEs, businesses fitting these categories would be especially well-suited to compete in similar direct procurement processes. The nature of the procurement, focusing on unique technical competencies, suggests that companies with advanced, bespoke technology solutions could stand to benefit significantly by engaging in such specialised public contracts.

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Notice Title

Specialist Internet connected devices capability

Notice Description

Specialist Internet connected devices capability x 4

Procurement Information

Article 6 Technical absence of competition: Only a particular supplier can provide the required goods, services, or works due to strictly technical reasons. No alternatives: There are no reasonable alternatives to those specific goods, services, or works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052685-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 1NZ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington West
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISRUPTIVE INDUSTRIES

Further Information

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