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title: "Community Messaging System (2026-2030)"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
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# Community Messaging System (2026-2030)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61c83980-a221-41f9-8e01-7bc9b69f6854

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## Summary

Lancashire Constabulary engaged in a procurement process for the Community Messaging System titled 'Neighbourhood Alert', with the tender period concluding on 3rd November 2025. The procurement, valued at £250,418.75, falls under the category of software package and information systems, with delivery set to occur in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was formally announced on 12th December 2025, and the contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in software and information systems to contribute to an essential public safety initiative. Although it may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations like Softcat Plc, the awarded supplier, could leverage the contract to reinforce their expertise in managing community messaging systems. This procurement could bolster growth, establishing credentials within public sector technology services and fostering long-term client relationships.

## Notice

Approval of the continued use of the Community Messaging System 'Neighbourhood Alert' purchased via Softcat with partner Visav for the period 1st January 2026 until 31st December 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f492cf6-7230-4f80-a6c7-5516cfa7ed4f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,418 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,418 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f492cf6-7230-4f80-a6c7-5516cfa7ed4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f492cf6-7230-4f80-a6c7-5516cfa7ed4f
  12th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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