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The Provision of Eros Core Annual Support and Maintenance

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Award

28 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire involved the "Provision of Eros Core Annual Support and Maintenance" for Northamptonshire Police. Categorised under software package and information systems, this service procurement covered the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of £33,563.84, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027 and was formalised following a single tender action, a direct procurement method. The tender reached the award stage on 28th January 2026, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 13th March 2025.

This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses in the software and IT support sectors to establish partnerships with public institutions such as the police force. Although awarded to a large-scale supplier, Cubic Transportation Systems Limited, similar future opportunities could benefit small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer competitive service support and maintenance solutions. Expanding into public sector contracts with agencies like the Northamptonshire Police could substantially enhance a firm's portfolio and establish long-term business growth within the governmental procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Eros Core Annual Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

The provision of Eros Core Support Annual Support and Maintenance for Northamptonshire Police. There are 2 x 12 months extension options available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5886825a-5db1-469e-88a5-0881a1774dbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa2b1b5-8912-4e7f-8c35-6841b77bd344
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,563 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,563 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
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

CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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