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Provision of Digital Audio Recording

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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31 Mar 2025 at 07:24

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of Digital Audio Recording," which falls under the IT services category encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code: 72000000). The goal of the procurement is to facilitate the recording of all audio from ICCS consoles within their Communications Centres. The total contract value is GBP 107,140.17, and the contract is awarded to Content Guru Limited, a large-scale company located in Bracknell, Berkshire. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and below-threshold limits, with critical dates including the tender period ending on 6th November 2024 and the contract duration from 31st March 2025 to 5th September 2027. The primary location for service delivery is the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services and digital solutions. Companies with expertise in digital audio recording and those with the capacity to handle large-scale IT projects would find this procurement process particularly suited to their strengths. Engaging in this project allows businesses to further establish themselves in the public sector, potentially leading to future contracts and collaborations. Northumbria Police's procurement not only offers immediate financial gain but also the prospect of building a portfolio that showcases competency in high-stakes public safety communication solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Digital Audio Recording

Notice Description

Northumbria Police has a need to record all audio from their ICCS consoles within the Communications Centres.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b1b5644-0544-4e5d-b8de-e8f0138e8471
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc2b1fa-8151-4ceb-9f2b-cb644e2d524c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,140 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 5 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENT GURU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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