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5F DAMS

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS' FOR SUFFOLK, NORFOLK, BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a digital asset management system titled "5F DAMS" aimed at the Police and Crime Commissioners for Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, located primarily in the East of England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £2,404,598.49, falls under the category of system, storage, and content management software development services. Initiated as a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, the tender concluded on 1 January 2026. This process now resides in the award stage, with Aetopia Ltd as the identified supplier, and the contract commencing from 1 February 2026 until 31 January 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in digital asset management systems to grow their business, particularly those capable of providing application and storage services. However, it is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies vested in the information technology sector with expertise in implementing and managing large-scale digital solutions would be well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging with major regional law enforcement agencies can bolster business growth and profile, presenting a lucrative avenue for well-resourced IT service providers.

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Notice Title

5F DAMS

Notice Description

5 Force Digital Asset Management System to include Application and Storage services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79d6be06-f03d-4e7f-879d-3f226f3aed88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21333c1a-80b9-4650-8808-26a98efaa01d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,404,598 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,404,598 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS' FOR SUFFOLK, NORFOLK, BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEMPSTON, BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AETOPIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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