---
title: "TVFCS Command & Control"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ae5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058ae5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-20"
---

# TVFCS Command & Control

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ae5

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council is at the planning stage of the Thames Valley Fire Command & Control Contract, focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support within the UKJ1 region in the United Kingdom. As part of the procurement process, the council has released a market engagement notice with key activities like online and in-person workshops and product demonstrations, expected to conclude by 28th August 2025. The tender value is estimated at £36 million gross, with a net value of £30 million. The contract period is planned from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2038, with future notices expected by 1st February 2026.

The open procurement procedure presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and solutions. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide consulting and software development services will find this tender suitable due to its significant budget and extended contract period. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their reach and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector, potentially becoming key contributors to enhancing the efficiency of regional fire command and control operations.

## Notice

Tender of the Thames Valley Fire Command & Control Contract.

### Planning Information

Phase 1: Completion of market engagement survey
Phase 2: Online and in person workshops, interviews and product demonstrations
Search: DN787666 at https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
or
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=99226629-997d-f011-813a-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050010-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2038 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 08:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050010-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 07:58 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050005-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050010-2025
  20th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050005-2025
  20th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=99226629-997d-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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