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Extension to Regional Niche Provision

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire, revolves around the extension of a contract related to Regional Niche Provision for the East Midland Police Forces. This contract involves industry-specific software packages under the CPV code 48100000. The procurement stage is in the award phase with active status, as of 29th April 2026, following the contract award on 18th March 2026. The contract is scheduled from 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2027, with the provision directed to Lincoln, England, postcode LN2 2LT. The procurement method employed was an exercise of the contract extension period.

This tender offers notable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale industry-specific software provision, such as Niche Technology UK Limited, the awarded supplier. With a substantial contract value of £3,463,538.12, the project underscores the need for specialised software solutions, opening avenues especially viable for established firms in the software development and IT sector. Smaller enterprises and voluntary sectors may face challenges due to scalability specifications.

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Notice Title

Extension to Regional Niche Provision

Notice Description

Use of extension period against original contract to provide Regional Niche to East Midland Police Forces, controlled by Lincolnshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a66d1478-796d-4a4e-823b-9b64dfaddf2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2841ab-a35e-4b79-83fd-d511a6567c0d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exercise of contract extension period
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,463,538 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,463,538 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LT
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICHE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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