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Data Driven Planning in Football Policing

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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09 Feb 2026 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Data Driven Planning in Football Policing" was executed by the Police Digital Service, located in London, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Database and operating software development services" and was part of a completed tender, now having reached the award stage. The contract was established through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 5th January 2026, with the contract period running from 12th January 2026 to 30th June 2026. The contract was awarded to Bays Consulting Limited on 10th January 2026, with a total value of £660,000.

This tender highlights significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in database and software development. By participating in public sector contracts such as this, businesses can leverage their expertise to enhance policing operations through innovative, data-driven solutions. Companies with capabilities in transforming analogue processes into digital systems will be particularly well-suited for such procurements, aligning their services with the public sector's need for precision, adaptability, and cost-effective resource management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Driven Planning in Football Policing

Notice Description

The policing approach to the operational running of football events remains largely analogue, relying heavily on traditional intelligence assessments and risk categorisation to inform match planning, resource allocation and costs. This approach is widely utilised and relies heavily on the match commander assigned to the policing operation, their planning teams using an analogue risk management matrix along with their skills and experience to inform their judgement of the level of risk that each football match presents. This generic approach, however, presents a margin of risk, owing to the historically manual interpretation of the available intelligence, which can therefore lack the precision and adaptability offered by modern data-driven solutions. Policing seeks to provide more efficient processes to lessen the impact on resourcing and costs and to therefore ensure that the service offered to the public is as cost effective as it can be. Being able to be more specific with resourcing both inside and outside the football ground will impact costs for policing. There is also increased concern about officer wellbeing, and how to stretch resourcing to meet demand, precious rest periods often need to be interrupted impacting on the officers' welfare.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55e7b9f5-72ad-4f37-8d82-22ff776f364b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df9f3eda-0edf-48a7-8fd9-6b484ee110db
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212600 - Database and operating software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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 DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2M 4WN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAYS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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