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Audio Visual Multimedia (AVMM) Auto-Redaction Solution

SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS

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23 Mar 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

South Yorkshire Police Headquarters facilitated a procurement process for an Audio Visual Multimedia (AVMM) Auto-Redaction Solution, under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The process involved a mini-competition within the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Framework. The procurement adopted a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. With a contract value of £180,440, the project is set in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20 February 2026, the awarding date on 4 March 2026, and the contract running from 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2027, marking its completion. The awarded contract was published on 23 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware, networking, and software solutions. Given the nature of the project—trialling software—large companies that have the capacity to deliver comprehensive software packages and information systems are particularly suited to this procurement. Phoenix Software Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, was successfully awarded the contract, showcasing the type of business that aligns with the procurement's criteria. Businesses aiming to expand their services within the public sector and seeking to engage in technological advancements could find similar opportunities valuable for growth.

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Notice Title

Audio Visual Multimedia (AVMM) Auto-Redaction Solution

Notice Description

This was a mini-competition under the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) Framework for the Supply of IT Hardware, Networking & Security Equipment and Commercial off the Shelf Software (COTS) Ref: 2821-2022, Lot 4. The contract is to trial the software for 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6cc29c2-8cae-47f6-b441-6e043ad12fff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad99600e-2253-4440-a7e5-97ffcc1a58a1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,440 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 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
SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 2EH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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