Planning

The Provision of Website Design, Maintenance and Hosting

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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PlanningUpdate

29 Sep 2025 at 10:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 09:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking a supplier for website design, maintenance, and hosting for the OPFCC, Fire and Voice divisions. This process falls under the information technology services industry category and is located in Wellingborough, UK. The preliminary market engagement is set to help the Authority understand market options and costs, with the contractual arrangements expected to start in January 2027 and end by December 2029, with the possibility of renewal until December 2031. Interested parties are instructed to engage by the deadline of 9th October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with competencies in website development and management. Given the scope of the work and the Authority's need for outsourced services, it presents a favourable chance for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts. Businesses that already possess a strong background in handling comprehensive digital platform solutions for government bodies are especially well-suited to participate in this tender. Additionally, the long-term contract period allows for sustained business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Website Design, Maintenance and Hosting

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Police Crime and Fire Commissioner and Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service are seeking a supplier who can build, maintain and host websites for OPFCC, Fire and Voice. This activity is outsourced and the current contractual arrangements come to an end in March 2027. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to enable the Office of Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner hereinafter known as the Authority to understand the options and anticipated costs within the market for a supplier to build, maintain and host three websites for the Authority. Interested parties should register on our eProcurement Portal Atamis using this link: https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome Suppliers can then search for the opportunity and download further details.

Planning Information

Northamptonshire Police Crime and Fire Commissioner and Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service are seeking a supplier who can build, maintain and host websites for OPFCC, Fire and Voice. This activity is outsourced and the current contractual arrangements come to an end in March 2027. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to enable the Office of Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner hereinafter known as the Authority to understand the options and anticipated costs within the market for a supplier to build, maintain and host three websites for the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060416-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Deanna Sharratt
Contact Email
commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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