Award

Gazetteer Licence, Support and Maintenance

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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Award

22 Jan 2026 at 17:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by Northumbria Police for a "Gazetteer Licence, Support and Maintenance" contract. This tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and was focused on delivering services to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the "Award" phase, indicating that the contract has been assigned. This process was completed with a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the contract period starting from 22nd January 2026 and ending on 21st January 2027, with an award valuation of £123,330.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly large companies experienced in license management and software support. The nature of the procurement method suggests a targeted approach, so businesses looking to expand their clientele within law enforcement or public sector organisations may find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The project is suited to established companies like NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, the winning supplier, known for their capacity to handle substantial IT projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gazetteer Licence, Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

12 months licence support and maintenance for Gazetteer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4f75070-44cb-4480-9812-cb67acfc8413
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6171eee-99d0-4357-80f4-1403a798e1bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,330 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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