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HR Unit 4 Professional Services and Support

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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06 Oct 2025 at 07:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "HR Unit 4 Professional Services and Support", conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, pertains to the development and support services for HR and Payroll systems, under the industry category of software support services. The process has culminated in the awarding of the contract to Vision ERP Limited, an SME located in Wolverhampton, UK. The procurement method followed was direct, below the threshold, and without competition. This contract, now active, commenced on 4th October 2025, with a duration of one year and a possible six-month extension, should support continue to be necessary. The contract has been valued at £138,650 excluding VAT, with the potential to extend till April 2027 if the supplier meets satisfactory performance standards.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with expertise in HR and Payroll systems, to engage with a sub-central government entity. Companies like Vision ERP Limited, which is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), can benefit from such contracts by leveraging their niche capabilities without facing intense competitive bidding. Such opportunities are well-suited for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements, particularly in regions such as Northumbria where public authorities are seeking dedicated support from specialised vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Unit 4 Professional Services and Support

Notice Description

Development and support services for HR and Payroll system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a867
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062364-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,650 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2025 - 3 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

VISION ERP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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