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title: "Virtual Courts (Live Links) 2026 - AWARD"
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# Virtual Courts (Live Links) 2026 - AWARD

Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00d4471c-6d3b-4c8f-9ca2-088637e875a8

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## Summary

The procurement contract titled "Virtual Courts (Live Links) 2026" has been awarded by Cheshire Constabulary for the provision of network services under the CCS Framework Contract RM6116. This contract falls within the Information Technology Services category and covers a wide geographical scope, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions across Europe and Rest of the World. The procurement process, currently complete and labelled as "awardUpdate", culminated in the awarding of the contract to Vodafone Limited as of 16th March 2026, starting from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, reflecting the established relationship and framework agreements already in place.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital communication services and unified communications solutions, especially those with capabilities in network and IT services. Although the procurement suitability excludes SMEs and VCSEs, larger enterprises with robust service offerings in these fields may benefit from collaborations and sub-contracting opportunities. Given the strategic importance and technological implications of virtual court systems, businesses with expertise in secure and reliable digital communications are well-positioned to leverage potential future contracts or extensions in this domain, enhancing their market presence and fostering business growth.

## Notice

Virtual Courts (Live Links) 2026 - Direct Award under CCS - Framework Contract RM6116 for the Provision of Network Services. Under Lot 4b Digital Communication Services (Unified Communications)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1326511-0db8-4afe-9b7a-630bf2d88edf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,168 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 10:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1326511-0db8-4afe-9b7a-630bf2d88edf
- 25 Mar 2026 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1326511-0db8-4afe-9b7a-630bf2d88edf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1326511-0db8-4afe-9b7a-630bf2d88edf
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshire.police.uk/

## Provenance

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