Award

Verastream

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2024 at 16:42

Award Notice
Tender

15 Feb 2024 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbria Police has recently awarded a contract for the software package and information systems named Verastream to Micro Focus Software UK Limited. The procurement process, which achieved a direct award, had an estimated value of GBP 139,839.83. The contract period is scheduled to run from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. This opportunity falls under the goods procurement category and was completed on February 26, 2024.

This contract presents a chance for businesses that provide IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support to engage with Northumbria Police. The award went to a large-scale supplier, indicating the potential for similar businesses to compete successfully in future tenders, especially those tailored towards software and information system solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises should consider future tender opportunities within the IT services sector to explore potential growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Verastream

Notice Description

Verastream is used by a number of front end applications such as Storm, ECR, DCF. They all use the Verastream screen scraping services to interface with NPICCS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ba6af6a-ddea-45c3-bbe9-0c737ba9fd16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,839 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,839 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICRO FOCUS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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