The provision of firewall support, maintenance and licences

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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22 Jun 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of firewall support, maintenance, and licences. This service is critical for the Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, and the Commissioner's Office. The contract, classified under the CPV code 48000000 for software package and information systems, was awarded to Boxxe following a selective process through Lot 4 of the ICT Framework. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, with the contract being active from 22nd June 2026 to 31st August 2026. The project is located in Wellingborough, NN8 6GS, England, with a total contract value of GBP 341,671.44.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in cybersecurity solutions and software support services to demonstrate their capabilities to large-scale law enforcement and public service entities. Although this particular contract is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large organisations with the ability to provide comprehensive IT support and licence management are well-positioned to deliver such specialised services. Engaging in contracts with public sector agencies could allow businesses to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their proficiency in managing security systems for essential services.

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Notice Title

The provision of firewall support, maintenance and licences

Notice Description

The provision of firewall support, maintenance and licences for Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. This contract has been awarded via Lot 4 of the ICT Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c522da9-5a2d-420d-8bf3-3d8823d610a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0013fad9-8a1a-4367-96e8-fc2a9a2204e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£341,671 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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