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title: "HTK Messaging Service (email to SMS) (2023-2024)"
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# HTK Messaging Service (email to SMS) (2023-2024)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d67c53b-55ce-4816-8902-ab06c52c9bfc

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## Summary

The Lancashire Constabulary awarded a contract for the HTK Messaging Service (email to SMS) to VODAFONE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The contract is valued at £20,927.64 and will be in effect from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2024. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold) process. The contract was awarded on 29th September 2023, and the tender period ended on 29th September 2023. The location for this contract is in the North West region of the United Kingdom, falling under the services category.

This tender for the HTK Messaging Service (email to SMS) offers an opportunity for businesses providing Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services to compete. Businesses in the communications technology sector, especially those with expertise in email to SMS services, would be well-suited to engage with Lancashire Constabulary. The contract duration of one year provides a stable revenue stream for the successful supplier and allows for potential business growth and relationship building with a reputable public sector organisation.

## Notice

Renewal of the licence with HTK Messaging Service (Email to SMS) via Vodafone Limited for the 12 month period of 1st November 2023 until 31st October 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd78d22e-b080-4163-974c-da4f3421faa5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,927 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,927 |
| 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 | VODAFONE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd78d22e-b080-4163-974c-da4f3421faa5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd78d22e-b080-4163-974c-da4f3421faa5
  4th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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