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Automated Text Redaction

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY ACTING ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE

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11 Jun 2026 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, acting on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police, for the provision of an automated text redaction tool. The tender, classified under Information technology services (CPV: 72222300), is focused on serving the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 11th June 2026, with a contract period starting from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tendering period having ended on 16th April 2026. The total contract value is £115,560.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and capable of providing automated solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to participate, as the procurement highlights their suitability. The contract was awarded to Teradact UK Ltd, indicating that firms with expertise in innovative software solutions and who are eligible under the framework agreements could benefit from similar procurement opportunities in the future. Businesses looking to expand within the public sector in the IT domain, particularly in redaction and data management services, would find such tenders conducive for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Text Redaction

Notice Description

An automated text redaction tool.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-499fd875-da8e-4649-8bcc-6093b0547857
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59e91f4-2ecb-4922-8ada-78a694822748
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,560 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY ACTING ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERADACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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