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Evidence Related Property Management System (KIM) (2026-2027)

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

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12 Nov 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire has awarded a contract for renewing its Evidence Related Property Management System to KIM Software Solutions Ltd. This contract, with a value of £27,801.91 (gross), covers the provision of software packages and information systems from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with delivery across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and UKI, among others. The procurement process was conducted directly, below the threshold, without competition. The procuring entity is classified as a public authority within sub-central government, and the procurement falls under the 'goods' industry category. The contract was signed on 6th November 2025 and reached completion on 12th November 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those capable of efficiently managing evidence-related data for law enforcement agencies. Larger scale software companies with established solutions in property management systems would be well-suited for such contracts, especially as public authorities increasingly focus on digital transformation. By tapping into such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain recognition in the public sector, and leverage successful partnerships for further growth opportunities within the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

Evidence Related Property Management System (KIM) (2026-2027)

Notice Description

The renewal of the Evidence Related Property Management System with the supplier KIM Software Solutions for the period 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073215-2025
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
Large

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
£23,168 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

KIM SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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