Award

Portfolio Tool

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:00

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, concerns the provision of a Portfolio Tool, a project management software package. The winning supplier, Program Framework Limited, has been awarded a contract valued at £152,720.45, which will commence on 30th November 2025 and conclude on 29th November 2027. This contract falls under the industry category of portfolio management services and will be delivered to Northamptonshire Police, located in Wellingborough. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage has reached completion with the award published on 10th February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in project and portfolio management software, particularly those structured as SMEs, which Northamptonshire Police appears keen to engage with. Companies that can offer competitive, innovative solutions within the framework of portfolio management services and project management software will find this contract advantageous for business growth. The selection from a framework indicates that suppliers with prior inclusion in relevant agreements hold favourable consideration. Business growth prospects for SMEs in the software development sector can be particularly promising, given the specific suitability noted for such enterprises.

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Notice Title

Portfolio Tool

Notice Description

The provision of Portfolio Tool for Northamptonshire Police supplied by Program Framework Limited. The contract period is for a period of 24 months from 30th November 2025 up to 29th November 2027 with a value of PS152,720.45 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d01076b5-6c0f-4812-a31c-b8279984c062
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3af883f-293a-4db7-b718-90716c0066d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

48331000 - Project management software package

66140000 - Portfolio management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,720 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROGRAM FRAMEWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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