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title: "Smart Messaging 2026 - CPA/SPU/2737P - AWARD"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY"
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# Smart Messaging 2026 - CPA/SPU/2737P - AWARD

Buyer: CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-644e75ea-f439-49f9-ba0a-779e66c95ad1

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## Summary

The contract for "Smart Messaging 2026 - CPA/SPU/2737P - AWARD" has been completed and awarded under the CCS Framework RM6116 Lot 3b, in the IT services sector, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The buying organisation is Cheshire Constabulary, located in Cheshire, UK, with a contract running from 8th January 2026 to 7th January 2027. The procurement method was classified as 'Other,' and the tender process moved swiftly from a tender period ending on 6th January 2026 to an award published on 4th February 2026, with BT Group plc acting as the supplier for the service valued at £53,912.40.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses in IT services, particularly those specialising in messaging technology solutions. While the process does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of delivering high-quality IT development and support across various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, would find this contract beneficial. Such contracts help expand market reach and showcase expertise in delivering specialised IT services to public sector entities.

## Notice

This is a Direct Award under CCS Framework RM6116 Lot 3b

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467c6f46-5823-4403-a386-1344a9b64310 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,912 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,912 |
| 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 | BT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467c6f46-5823-4403-a386-1344a9b64310

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467c6f46-5823-4403-a386-1344a9b64310
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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