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Socrates Renewal

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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02 Apr 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Socrates Renewal" was conducted by Northumbria Police, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV Code 48000000). The tender involved the renewal of licenses for a software that manages forensic case data, essential for police operations. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is now complete, with the award issued on 26 February 2025 to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited. The contract starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 31 March 2028, with a total contract value of GBP 141,000. The tender period concluded on 31 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, especially those specialising in law enforcement or forensic data management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such selective procurement processes. Businesses capable of offering robust, reliable software solutions that meet the operational needs of police forces can leverage this contract to grow their portfolio and enhance their market presence. The substantial contract value and the long-term nature of the agreement provide a stable revenue stream over the three-year period.

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Notice Title

Socrates Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of our licenses for a software that is used to manage forensic case data within police operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a34753a-7920-4463-8557-6f39a14ad3ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211fcfc7-6e8f-46e4-9a37-512a5c5f0f83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 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

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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