Planning

Provision of a Command and Control System

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

28 Nov 2025 at 15:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 14:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 15:18

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire is planning the procurement of a command and control system aimed at enhancing the operational resilience, stability, and reliability of Nottinghamshire Police's operations. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, and is categorised within the public authority sub-central government sector. The location for this contract is in the UKF region of the United Kingdom, with significant activities detailed within a planned timeline from April 2026 to April 2033. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement deadline set for 8th December 2025. The procurement will follow a competitive flexible procedure for selecting suitable candidates, and expressions of interest are due by 25th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, specifically those excelling in developing and supporting robust software solutions for command and control systems. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive IT support and consulting that can offer future-proof solutions will find this opportunity particularly attractive. The competitive nature of the procurement process indicates a need for businesses to demonstrate exceptional capabilities in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to high-demand environments. This public contract offers a strategic avenue for tech firms to establish a long-term partnership with a significant governmental body, promoting stability and potential market expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Command and Control System

Notice Description

The primary objective of this procurement is to procure, implement and support an operationally resilient, stable and reliable future-proof command-and-control solution for Nottinghamshire Police.

Planning Information

Further details on this pre-market engagement process can be found directly on the Atamis portal : https://nottinghamshirepolice.my.site.com/s/Welcome Once you register for this opportunity, you will have access to the pre-market engagement documentation. If you experience any issues when registering please contact - commercialenquiries@notts.police.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078185-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@notts.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6LU
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Ernehale
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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