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title: "Community Messaging System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2619a733-944d-424e-8ebd-b9363576e362"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2021-12-20"
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# Community Messaging System

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2619a733-944d-424e-8ebd-b9363576e362

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## Summary

The Lancashire Constabulary has awarded a contract for the Community Messaging System, effective from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2025, with a value of £134,728. This procurement falls under the category of communications system maintenance services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process involved an exemption to the contract standing orders, allowing for the continuation of support and licensing. The tender was concluded on 11th August 2021, with the formal award published on 25th August 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in communications technology and system maintenance. Businesses that specialise in software support, licensing, and maintenance services would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with the ongoing requirements of the Community Messaging System may enable contenders to establish long-term relationships with the Lancashire Constabulary, potentially leading to further projects in this sector.

## Notice

Approval of the continued use of 'Stay In The Know' Community Messaging System via Visav for the period 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2025, renewable annually, and the continued use of "Lancashire Talking" from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2025, renewable annually and apply exemption 5.1.5 of Standing Orders Relating to Contracts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6613a3a-1cdd-41ce-bce8-10e6ab6ceabc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exemption to Contract Standing Orders applied for ongoing support/licensing and maintenance |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,728 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,728 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 15:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6613a3a-1cdd-41ce-bce8-10e6ab6ceabc
- 13 Aug 2021 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6613a3a-1cdd-41ce-bce8-10e6ab6ceabc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6613a3a-1cdd-41ce-bce8-10e6ab6ceabc
  20th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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