Award

dotUltimate Licence Subscription

DURHAM CONSTABULARY

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Award

10 Dec 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "dotUltimate Licence Subscription" by Durham Constabulary, classified under the software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000), has been completed. This procurement was conducted through an "Other - Below Threshold" method. The tender period ended on 21st October 2025, with the award given on the same day, while the contract runs from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2026. The procurement, valued at £358.8 GBP, is targeted towards suppliers located around Durham, England, specifically within postal code DH1 5TT. Key contact during this process was Mark Foster from Durham Constabulary.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those experienced in .NET development tools. Given that the procurement was below the threshold, it is an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to supply high-quality software tools. Companies like Phoenix Software Limited, which was awarded this contract, demonstrate how effectively competing in such tenders can lead to securing business with public sector bodies like a constabulary. This contract is particularly suited for companies aiming to expand their footprint in providing digital tools tailored to public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

dotUltimate Licence Subscription

Notice Description

License offering an all-in-one toolkit for various areas of .NET development, including enterprise, cross-platform, mobile, web, and game development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b308eb87-14ba-4d3b-b63f-7cf957e8d1c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98655d8e-f9a4-4c0b-8020-d82697bd160d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Below Threshold
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£358 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£358 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2026 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
DURHAM CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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