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Enterprise Portfolio Management Tool

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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20 Mar 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police has completed the procurement process for an "Enterprise Portfolio Management Tool," within the software package and information systems category. The contract was awarded to Quarrydale Consulting Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, to deliver the service across the North East region of England. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, and the award was announced on 20 March 2026. The contract period is from 23 March 2026 to 22 March 2030, highlighting a long-term engagement between Northumbria Police and the supplier.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those equipped to provide enterprise management solutions. SMEs are particularly suitable for competing in this category, given the emphasis on streamlined processes and cost efficiency that smaller organisations often excel in. This contract with Northumbria Police presents an opportunity for Quarrydale Consulting Ltd to demonstrate their capabilities in resource allocation and project management within the public sector, potentially expanding their portfolio and enhancing their reputation in similar future endeavours.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Portfolio Management Tool

Notice Description

Northumbria Police require an enterprise portfolio management tool to assist in the management and allocation of resource to support project management and to deliver streamlined project updates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8656e7ff-9d80-4f82-9487-73572b00aa77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3cdeeb-8fc7-4b65-83fc-07c8eeedafc0
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2030 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
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

QUARRYDALE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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