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Auto Redaction

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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27 Jun 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria involves contracting an automatic redaction solution under the project titled "Auto Redaction". Categorised under IT services including consulting, software development, and support, this contract addresses public safety needs and is geographically located in the United Kingdom. The process is concluded, having reached the award stage, where Softcat PLC was the successful supplier. With the procurement conducted via a limited method and awarded through the GCloud14 framework, the contract was signed on 6 May 2025 for a value of £174,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for large-scale, experienced providers specialising in IT services. Businesses with expertise in consulting, software development, and internet support within the public safety sector would be apt candidates for similar opportunities. Collaborating with public authorities like Northumbria Police allows companies to gain prominence and credibility within the UK market, leveraging frameworks like GCloud for streamlined procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Auto Redaction

Notice Description

For the purchase of an automatic redaction solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the purchase of an automatic redaction solution

Options: 1 x 12 month extension available

Procurement Information

Contract awarded via GCloud14 framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055578
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035913-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
John Bradford
Contact Email
john.bradford@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7736193270

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

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