Planning

Video Management Solution

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 09:28

Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is planning a procurement process for a Video Management Solution, which involves video analytics and facial recognition software. The procurement, identified under tender ID NP0456, falls under the Software package and information systems industry category and will be applicable across various regions in the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The pre-market engagement and request for information (RFI) stage is currently ongoing, with a deadline for submission set for 19 May 2025 at 12 noon. This process is in the planning stage and has been advertised on Find a Tender since 17 April 2025. Interested suppliers must submit their responses to the provided contact point.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and data analytics, particularly those with expertise in video management systems and facial recognition technology. The contract, which is planned to commence on 12 November 2025 and extend potentially up to 11 November 2031 with options for renewal, is suitable for SMEs. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate high standards of quality and reliability will find this tender especially advantageous, providing a substantial long-term engagement with the Northumbria Police Department. Interested suppliers should engage early to inform the upcoming formal procurement process and establish a strong position in the competitive bidding landscape.

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Notice Title

Video Management Solution

Notice Description

Northumbria Police wish to procure a video management solution, capable of offering video analytics and facial recognition software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: We are exploring the possibility of including two optional 12-month extension periods to be taking at the Force's discretion if needed.

Planning Information

Northumbria Police have advertised a planned procurement notice, reference 015772-2025. This notice includes a request for information (RFI) document being used to form the pre-market engagement and initial market assessment for our requirements. Interested suppliers should complete and return the RFI document to james.thornton@northumbria.police.uk before 12 noon 19/05/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050488
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015794-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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