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Extension of Control System Contract - Interim Arrangement for CAD Transition

Kent Fire & Rescue Service · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 05:31.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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Sopra Steria Limited

Matched by number
Contract value
£267.6k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 Jul 2025
Award ID
038397-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 04077975
Location
Hemel Hempstead, UK, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • CPV48900000 — Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Lots

  • 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 2015Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-055b85
Status
complete
Procurement Method
limited
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Why this procedure was chosen
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.

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
72000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
D_ADD_DELIVERIES_ORDERED
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
Additional deliveries by the original supplier ordered under the strict conditions stated in the directive
Entry 2
Id
D_REPETITION_EXISTING
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
New works/services, constituting a repetition of existing works/services and ordered in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Options
Yes
Description
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

Description
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.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
48900000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-153795
Name
Kent Fire & Rescue Service

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ45
Locality
Maidstone
Postal Code
ME156XB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Service Headquarters, The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
03
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Public order and safety

Identifier

Legal Name
Kent Fire & Rescue Service
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name
Amanda Avron-Cotton
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-04077975
Name
Sopra Steria Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Hemel Hempstead
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
04077975
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Sopra Steria Limited
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-153796
Name
Kent Fire & Rescue Service

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Maidstone
Postal Code
ME15 6XB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Kent Fire & Rescue Service

Award information

Award 1
Id
038397-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-04077975
Name
Sopra Steria Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
038397-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
038397-2025-1
Date Signed
8 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
267,582
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Maidstone · UKJ45 · ME156XB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ4

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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