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title: "Contract Award Threshold of acceptability for speech quality in the Emergency Services Network"
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# Contract Award Threshold of acceptability for speech quality in the Emergency Services Network

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61fb5252-0e6f-4710-8b0b-073e1337e46c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Contract Award for Threshold of Acceptability for Speech Quality in the Emergency Services Network" was conducted by the Home Office, based in London, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the services industry category, specifically research, testing, and scientific technical simulator services. The procurement method used was a "Below Threshold Direct Award," and the process reached the award stage with a contract valued at £64,500 being awarded to The University of Salford. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The main location for the service delivery is London. This procurement was designed to support the improvement of speech quality standards within emergency services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, testing, and technical simulation services, particularly those familiar with the needs of emergency services networks. Companies similar in scope to the University of Salford, which hold expertise in scientific research and offer large-scale service capabilities, would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Additionally, the contract’s specific suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) indicates potential opportunities for smaller businesses to partake in such projects, thereby facilitating growth within this sector.

## Notice

Contract Award of Threshold of acceptability for speech quality in the Emergency Services Network

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c807fa99-9661-464e-a1da-5a8662abd0e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Below Threshold Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,500 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c807fa99-9661-464e-a1da-5a8662abd0e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c807fa99-9661-464e-a1da-5a8662abd0e3
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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