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17 Mar 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of performance review services, 360 feedback, and talent management. This contract covers both Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service, with a term spanning three years and the potential for a 12-month extension. The procurement was awarded to Headlight Limited through the G Cloud 14 framework, under Lot 2, Cloud Software. Situated in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom, this procurement falls within the industry category of personal development training services and represents a significant investment of £242,037, excluding VAT. The contract commenced on 1st March 2026, and will run until 28th February 2029, with the award notice published on 17th March 2026.

This contract opportunity offers substantial potential for businesses operating within the performance review services and personal development training sectors. It presents a lucrative opportunity particularly for large-scale enterprises positioned to fulfil cloud-based software solutions and talent management needs within the public safety sector. While not explicitly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a strong focus on cloud software and talent development can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold in public service provision. With awards made via a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, it stands as a noteworthy model for future similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of PDR, 360 Feedback and Talent Management

Notice Description

Contract for Provision of PDR, 360 feedback and Talent Management for Northamptonshire Police and for Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service. The contract term is 3 years and the value of this initial term is up to PS242,037 ex VAT. There is one 12 month extension option available. Awarded via G Cloud 14 Lot 2 Cloud Software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a48a7e6e-d8a5-4c4f-a4f0-c9da26e8c875
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c6e0473-e214-4589-a9f9-ca597b897a08
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79313000 - Performance review services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£242,037 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£242,037 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 0JQ
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Hunsbury
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEAD LIGHT LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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