Award

Orbis + Formerly UK Phone book

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 11:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire involved awarding a contract titled "Orbis + Formerly UK Phone book" under the industry category of Database systems. This process, classified as an award stage, concluded with an active award on the 1st of April 2025. It covers services within the locality of Wellingborough, England, with a delivery postal code of NN8 6GS. The procurement method was a direct, single tender action, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract's duration extends from the 1st of April 2025 to the 31st of March 2028, valuing £123,120.

This tender provides growth opportunities specifically for SMEs given its suitability criteria, allowing smaller firms to engage directly with public sector clients. Firms experienced in providing database systems as a service can leverage this contract to expand their footprint within the public sector. Additionally, businesses specialising in database technology and research services may find it advantageous to explore similar opportunities with the aim of securing contracts that foster long-term partnerships with government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Orbis + Formerly UK Phone book

Notice Description

Orbis + previously known as UK Phone Book is used with the Force to research and offer lines of enquiry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db23723d-b7cb-426d-a9b6-1fe7202b5360
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca0be4cc-226a-460a-b6af-de4762892e60
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£123,120 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,120 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
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

SIMUNIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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