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Forcepoint Renewal

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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27 Jun 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, based in Newcastle, UK. The contract, titled "Forcepoint Renewal," falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. The procurement process relates to the renewal of licenses provided by Forcepoint and entered the award stage on 27th June 2025. The contract was signed earlier, on 20th June 2025, with an active period from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2026. The procurement method was identified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the total contract value grossed £43,497.60 with the main procurement category being goods.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems. Large enterprises like Softcat PLC, which successfully secured this contract, are well-aligned with the nature of such procurements. Companies with expertise in delivering robust software solutions and with the capacity to handle public sector requirements would find such opportunities conducive to business growth. Establishing a contract with a public authority like The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria can enhance reputation and potential for future collaboration within the government sector.

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Notice Title

Forcepoint Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of licenses provided by Forcepoint

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05555c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035872-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£36,248 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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