Award

Duty States System - Maintenance and Support (2025-2028)

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, serving as the buying organisation, engaging in the maintenance and support of the Duty States System from 2025 to 2028. The contract, awarded directly without competition to Crown Computing Ltd, focuses on the goods category within the software and information systems industry, specifically located in the United Kingdom, region UKD. The procurement is at the Award stage, initiated on 18th September 2025, with the contract having been signed on 23rd July 2025. The contract commences on 1st August 2025 and concludes on 31st July 2028, with a gross value amounting to £149,296.80.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software maintenance and support services, particularly those with existing frameworks to support public sector organisations. Companies similar to Crown Computing Ltd, which are capable of delivering specialised systems and software support, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. SMEs that can offer niche computing solutions and effective client support are particularly well positioned to harness potential growth by engaging in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Duty States System - Maintenance and Support (2025-2028)

Notice Description

To approve the renewal of the maintenance and support of the Duty States system with Crown Computing, for the period 1st August 2025 until 31st July 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057718-2025
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
SME

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
£124,414 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsupport@lancashire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN COMPUTING

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