Award

Digital Media Repository

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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Award

08 May 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is the contracting authority for the recently completed procurement process titled "Digital Media Repository." The tender focused on the acquisition of software packages and information systems, specifically digital media repository licences, categorized under the CPV code 48000000. This procurement falls under the industry of goods with a specific focus in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process progressed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 28th March 2025 and an active award made to Aetopia Limited on 28th April 2025. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a total value of £184,440 GBP.

This procurement offers scalable opportunities for large businesses specialising in software solutions to engage with Northumbria Police, potentially enhancing their portfolio and expanding market presence in public sector contracts. Given the scale of the awarded company, Aetopia Limited, similar large-scale enterprises with expertise in managing and providing digital information systems are well-suited to participate in future such tenders. Engaging in these types of public contracts can stimulate business growth by fostering relationships with significant public entities and enabling exploration into similar market segments.

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Notice Title

Digital Media Repository

Notice Description

The supply of digital media repository licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e0f119a-ec40-468f-ae9f-907aff166f8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def4913c-d455-4371-b352-9a1f6b33e8c8
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
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
£184,440 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
James Thornton
Contact Email
james.thornton@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
07397342342

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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AETOPIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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