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Provision of Centurion Software Licences

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY ACTING ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE

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02 Jul 2026 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, acting on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police. This contract, titled "Provision of Centurion Software Licences," falls under the Information Technology Services category. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, suitable for contracts below threshold values. This process has reached the award stage, with the award being made active as of 2nd July 2026, for a contract period running from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029. The project's total value is £141,190.86, and it is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in providing information technology services, like software licence provision. Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitably positioned to engage with such contracts, as indicated by the emphasis on suitability for SMEs. The procurement method, being a direct single tender action, may favour businesses with niche expertise or existing relationships with the buyer, offering them a chance to secure ongoing governmental projects in technology service supply, potentially fostering long-term growth and stability for successful bidders. Force Information Systems Limited, recognised as an SME, has been identified as the awarded supplier, showcasing that opportunities exist for companies of a similar scale and capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Centurion Software Licences

Notice Description

Provision of proprietary licences for Centurion software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b624501a-e277-461b-aab9-c87dc3f0c177
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,190 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,190 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY ACTING ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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