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title: "Extension of Control System Contract - Interim Arrangement for CAD Transition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055b85"
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buyer: "KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# Extension of Control System Contract - Interim Arrangement for CAD Transition

Buyer: KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055b85

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## Summary

Kent Fire & Rescue Service has completed the procurement process titled "Extension of Control System Contract - Interim Arrangement for CAD Transition". This contract entails the extension of IT services for the critical operational continuity of their Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. Situated in Maidstone, within the UKJ4 region, the procurement relates to IT services and is categorised under CPV code 72000000. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being signed on 8th July 2025. The extension will occur in two phases: from July 2025 to December 2026 and January 2027 to December 2027, with an optional contingency period until February 2028 if required. The procurement follows a limited method, being negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, ensuring the continuity of services during the new CAD system implementation. The supplier awarded this contract is Sopra Steria Limited.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in IT services related to consulting, software development, and systems support, to engage in interim contract extensions that require maintaining operational systems during transitional phases. Companies with experience in providing critical support services and having capabilities to manage existing software systems would be particularly well-suited for such opportunities. The nature of this procurement caters to businesses capable of handling service continuity and compliance with fixed regulatory frameworks, ensuring seamless transitions without service interruptions. Large-scale providers like Sopra Steria Limited, with a track record of delivering similar services, are examples of suitable competitors in this space.

## Notice

Interim extension of existing Control System contract to ensure continuity of critical operational services during the implementation of a replacement Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. The extension maintains the existing scope and terms and supports transition planning following award of a new system via open competition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to an interim extension of the current contract for the provision of a Control System (Computer Aided Dispatch - CAD) used in operational incident response. The extension is required to maintain continuity of critical services while a replacement system, which has been procured via an open tender procedure, is implemented. The scope and terms of the contract remain unchanged. The extension is time-limited and necessary to ensure service continuity during the transition and onboarding of the new CAD platform. This modification is considered compliant with Regulation 72(1)(b)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Options: The extension will be implemented in two phases: Phase 1: July 2025 to December 2026 (continuation of current service with standard SLA coverage). Phase 2: January 2027 to December 2027 (continued use of the system with support). A contingency period of up to 2 additional months (January-February 2028) may be invoked if required to complete implementation of the replacement CAD system. All services during this period will remain within the original scope of the contract. No further extensions are envisaged beyond this period.

### Procurement Information

This contract modification provides for a time-limited extension of the existing CAD system contract to ensure operational continuity during the implementation phase of a replacement CAD system, which has been awarded via a separate open competition. The extension does not alter the scope or nature of services provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038397-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £267,582 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Tovil |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOPRA STERIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038397-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.fire-uk.org

## Provenance

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