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Data Gathering Tool

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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06 Oct 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has recently completed a procurement process for a "Data Gathering Tool" to support Northumbria Police's ongoing operations. This procurement falls under the industry category for software package and information systems and was conducted through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. The contracting process, associated with the tender ID NP0502, covers a timeframe from 6th October 2025 to 30th September 2027. The contract, valued at £70,200 excluding VAT, was awarded to SIMUNIX LTD, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in York, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, following its completion, and the delivery location is within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in data tools and software systems, particularly those with experience in delivering solutions to public authorities. Given the nature of the procurement method used, similar projects in the future may favour suppliers with established relationships or those capable of offering competitive, direct service offerings to government bodies. Businesses of varying scales, especially SMEs with expertise in IT and data management services, could benefit from understanding the needs of clients like police departments, thus positioning themselves as viable contenders for similar tenders that may arise in this domain.

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Notice Title

Data Gathering Tool

Notice Description

Northumbria Police require the license renewal of a data gathering tool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062617-2025
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
£70,200 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
5 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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

SIMUNIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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