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Core-Vet Software Licence, Hosting Support & Maintenance

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

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06 Oct 2025 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, commissioned by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire, involved the renewal of the "Core-Vet Software Licence, Hosting Support & Maintenance" contract. This falls under the services category with a focus on software packages and information systems. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, involving no competition due to it being below the threshold. The contract has been awarded to WPC Software Limited, a Bristol-based SME, with the contract signed on 6th October 2025 and taking effect from 11th October 2025, running till 10th October 2028. The procurement was completed via a local EPA process for software provision, and its delivery will occur within the UKF region, specifically benefiting Lincolnshire Police.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, consulting, and support. Companies with a focus on developing and maintaining software solutions for the public sector, especially those capable of direct procurement without competition, are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. This contract exemplifies how SMEs like WPC Software Limited can effectively secure public sector contracts and expand their footprint by catering to specific software needs, enhancing their profile and driving business growth through public procurement.

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Notice Title

Core-Vet Software Licence, Hosting Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Renewal of Core-Vet Software Licence, Hosting Support & Maintenance contract for use by Lincolnshire Police utilising local EPA process for sole provider of software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a870
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062376-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
£89,913 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 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 LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@lincs.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LT
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WPC SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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