---
title: "HTK Messaging (Email to SMS) (2025-2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a580"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE"
published: "2025-10-01"
---

# HTK Messaging (Email to SMS) (2025-2026)

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a580

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## Summary

The procurement process outlined involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire as the buying organisation. They have completed the direct procurement of HTK Messaging Service (Email to SMS) for a one-year period starting from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. This contract, awarded to Vodafone Limited, falls within the goods category, specifically targeting software package and information systems under the CPV classification 48000000. The procurement was finalised under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, and the contract was signed on 30th September 2025. The primary location for this procurement is the UK region of Lancashire (UKD45), and it was conducted through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in messaging services and systems. Companies that can provide efficient and reliable communication solutions would have been well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Though this contract was awarded without competition, it underscores the potential for firms specialising in innovative IT and communication technologies to explore future public procurement opportunities with sub-central government entities like the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire. Engaging in such contracts can lead to substantial business growth by establishing long-term relationships with public authorities and expanding market presence in strategic UK regions.

## Notice

Approval to renew the licence with HTK Messaging Service (Email to SMS) via Vodafone Limited for the 12-month period of 1st November 2025 until 31st October 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061145-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,260 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 08:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061145-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061145-2025
  1st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.vodafone.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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