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Digitisation of Records

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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29 Dec 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police has completed a procurement process for the digitisation of paper records, titled "Digitisation of Records". The tender falls under the industry category of scanning services and targets the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, moved to the award stage with the contract being signed on 29th December 2025. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st January 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2026. The total value of the contract is £52,661, and it was awarded to Cleardata UK Ltd., an SME.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs within the scanning and digitisation services industry, allowing them to engage with public sector clients such as Northumbria Police. Businesses proficient in data management and digital transformation are well-suited to such tenders. The successful engagement in such frameworks can pave the way for future collaborations and potential scaling through increased expertise and visibility in providing essential services to governmental organisations.

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Notice Title

Digitisation of Records

Notice Description

Northumbria Police require the digitisation of a number of paper records.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e085b6de-fe91-486e-b991-09f10ec75c1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f16eb6c-50d6-4c11-af11-184c00ae14ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79999100 - Scanning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,661 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,661 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
James Thornton
Contact Email
james.thornton@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
07397342342

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEARDATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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