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Police Payroll Services

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

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24 Nov 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire has completed the procurement process for the "Police Payroll Services" contract, classified under the business transaction and personal business software package category (CPV code 48400000). This procurement, executed through a limited method without a prior call for competition, is intended to provide a software package supporting payroll operations for Lincolnshire Police. Softcat Plc has been awarded the contract valued at GBP 737,763.78, with the contract having been signed on 24th November 2025. The project is based in Lincoln, UK, specifically at the headquarters of Lincolnshire Police in Nettleham.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that cater to public sector needs such as police and governmental payroll systems. The limited procurement method employed here indicates potential for companies experienced in direct awards or those listed on relevant government frameworks. Both large-scale businesses and niche providers familiar with government tender processes could find it advantageous to pursue similar opportunities to expand their footprint in the public sector software market.

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Notice Title

Police Payroll Services

Notice Description

The provision of software package to enable Lincolnshire Police to operate its payroll system

Procurement Information

Utilisation of Direct Award following Government e-Marketplace search under CCS Framework RM6285

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e706
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076332-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£737,763 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 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 LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
Don Cornwall
Contact Email
don.cornwall@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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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