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RMS Software (Niche)

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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17 Nov 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham has completed a public procurement process titled "RMS Software (Niche)" within the IT software package industry category, specifically related to providing a digital platform for law enforcement agencies. The procurement process was initiated through a limited method, using the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement, which bypassed prior publication due to its nature. Specialist Computer Centres was awarded the contract on 28th August 2025, with the contract active from 1st September 2025 until 30th June 2032, amounting to £4,397,251. The procurement relates to the region UKG31 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in records management systems and law enforcement software solutions. The procurement underlines the importance of niche expertise in digital platforms for integrated data management in police operations. Businesses with capabilities in developing robust, secure IT solutions tailored for public order and safety, and that are adept at navigating framework agreements, are well-positioned to benefit from such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

RMS Software (Niche)

Notice Description

Date Awarded 28/08/2025 Contract Start Date 01/09/2025 Contract End Date 30/06/2032

Lot Information

Lot 1

Records Management System software, is a digital platform used by law enforcement to capture, store, and manage all data related to police operations, such as incident reports, arrest records, evidence tracking, custody records and intelligence.

Procurement Information

HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement (ComIT 3 - Complete IT) used

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e24b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074326-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,397,251 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
Claire Liddle
Contact Email
procurement@durham.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

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