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Provision of a Duty Management System

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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25 Sep 2025 at 11:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Duty Management System specifically tailored to the needs of the Northamptonshire Police. The project falls under the industry category "Industry specific software package" with additional classification in "System management software package". Situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement was achieved through a direct award against Framework Agreement Reference G-Cloud 14, RM1557.14, Lot 2 - Cloud Software. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will run until the end of March 2028, with a total potential contract value of up to £439,267 excluding VAT. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the procurement process tagged as "award".

This contract presents a significant opportunity for SMEs such as Crown Computing Limited, which has been selected as the supplier. The selective procurement method, particularly a call-off from a framework agreement, suggests an efficient means of securing business growth for companies specialising in software packages and system management. Businesses proficient in delivering industry-specific software tailored to public sector requirements may find lucrative opportunities in similar tenders. Companies with expertise in cloud software solutions and system management, particularly those in the software development sector, are well-positioned to compete in comparable future tenders. With the trend towards cloud-based and specialised software packages governing procurement processes, this sphere remains highly promising for growth-driven businesses looking to expand their portfolio with public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Duty Management System

Notice Description

Provision of Duty Management System for Northamptonshire Police. Awarded via a direct award against Framework Agreement Reference G-Cloud 14, RM1557.14, Lot 2 - Cloud Software. The contract value is up to PS439,267 excluding VAT for the 3-year duration. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e7ff500-98f9-481d-909d-f3e0e8c36f8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b3761d7-04f7-42e2-90bb-fca1a2e0c892
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48781000 - System management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£439,267 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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