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File and Object Services

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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10 Sep 2025 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, located at 2nd Floor, Victory House, Balliol Business Park, Longbenton, Newcastle. The contract, titled "File and Object Services," falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. It was procured using a direct method, specifically a below-threshold approach without competition. The procurement cycle is currently in the award stage, having been completed with a contract period starting on 10th September 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The awarded supplier for this contract is CDW Limited, based in Manchester. This tender process does not specify a particular geographic limitation within the UK for the delivery of services.

This tender creates business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in software and information systems. Given the procurement method used, it was suited for a direct award to experienced suppliers like CDW Limited, a large-scale company. Other businesses looking to compete in similar tenders should focus on providing specialised and reliable software solutions, demonstrating their capacity to serve public authority needs effectively. The contracting process, lacking formal competition, highlights the importance of building strong relationships and demonstrating a track record of quality service delivery for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

File and Object Services

Notice Description

Northumbria Police have a requirement for a file and object services support subscription.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059764
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055309-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£53,345 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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