---
title: "RMS Gen 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ff66"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Missing"
published: "2025-08-29"
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# RMS Gen 2

Buyer: Missing  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ff66

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, alongside various collaborating police authorities, initiated a procurement process for a replacement Records Management System titled "RMS Gen 2". This project, identified as ocid ocds-h6vhtk-04ff66, is intended for the forces including Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Initially launched on 9th April 2025, with an expression of interest deadline set for 6th May 2025, the procurement aimed to establish a long-term framework agreement providing essential services across multiple UK regions. Despite proceeding to the tender stage, the project encountered a cancellation notice published on 29th August 2025, the evaluation process having revealed unintended outcomes impacting price considerations. Procurement was undertaken through an open, competitive flexible procedure, highlighting its critical nature and extensive planning required for implementation across several regions of the UK.

This tender presented substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in records management, content management software development, and associated system solutions. Companies with expertise in implementing large-scale, interoperable systems optimised for public sector efficiency and accuracy would find this framework particularly suitable. Moreover, businesses capable of delivering robust security and cybersecurity measures, facilitating seamless integration with existing force systems, and ensuring accessibility and ease of use would be well-positioned to compete successfully. The projected contract value of up to £540 million indicates potential high-value engagements for a selected supplier, reinforcing the significance of innovation and quality assurance in successfully meeting the tender requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052246-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Missing |
| Additional buyers | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK; THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX |
| Locality | WITHAM |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 06:11 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052246-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052246-2025
  29th August 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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