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title: "Athoc -Herts"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7e55861-cc26-4f81-ab51-bd5964357a2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Athoc -Herts

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7e55861-cc26-4f81-ab51-bd5964357a2f

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire entails a contract renewal for the major incident mass messaging service titled “Athoc -Herts”. This award is classified under software supply services and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process is in the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded to Blackberry UK Limited. The contract period commenced on 22nd March 2026 and is set to conclude on 21st March 2027. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 19th March 2026.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services, particularly those that can facilitate major incident mass messaging systems. Suitable contenders for this tender include small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement’s suitability criteria. It is a notable opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in public sector technology services, specifically within the UK’s East of England region. Engaging in framework agreements can offer ongoing opportunities as buyers may frequently use existing contracts for efficient procurement.

## Notice

Contract renewal for the major incident mass messaging service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e1f5d7-a6a0-4372-8ccc-b01cc0430d2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,026 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,026 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK43 9AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston West |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e1f5d7-a6a0-4372-8ccc-b01cc0430d2f
- 24 Apr 2026 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322128f0-4553-480f-861d-ece23e22f722

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e1f5d7-a6a0-4372-8ccc-b01cc0430d2f
  24th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322128f0-4553-480f-861d-ece23e22f722
  24th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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