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title: "Athoc Blackberry -Cambs"
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buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE"
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# Athoc Blackberry -Cambs

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8082b5a-e356-48ff-9aca-fb2fb6f63353

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire has awarded a contract titled "Athoc Blackberry - Cambs" for a rapid mass messaging application designed mainly for critical incidents. The procurement process falls under the industry category of software-related services (CPV code 72260000) and has a total value of £36,360. This contract, initiated through a selective procurement method and call-off from a framework agreement, encompasses delivery across the East of England. The contract period starts on 12th August 2024 and ends on 11th August 2025. Key dates include the tender period end on 9th August 2024 and the award publication date on 3rd September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, especially SMEs, given its suitability criteria. Companies providing robust and reliable messaging applications can leverage this contract to secure future public contracts and build a strong reputation in the public safety technology sector. The buying organisation, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire, signifies a stable client for long-term growth and future collaboration potential. Suppliers like Blackberry UK Limited, a large-scale entity, have already been involved, highlighting the competitive edge required in this procurement process.

## Notice

Notice of award of contract for Athoc, a rapid mass messaging application designed mainly for critical incidents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8861f0-551c-457d-83fe-6c7c22bee299 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,359 |
| 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 | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE |
| 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

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8861f0-551c-457d-83fe-6c7c22bee299

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8861f0-551c-457d-83fe-6c7c22bee299
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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