Planning

The provision of force control room transformation technology

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Jan 2026 at 15:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

16 Dec 2025 at 07:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 16:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is initiating a procurement process titled "The provision of force control room transformation technology." The focus is on enhancing public contact and optimising incident management for Northamptonshire Police over a three-year programme. As of the latest update from 12 January 2026, the procurement is in the planning stage. Industry categories involved are software packages, information systems, and security equipment. The engagement process includes a premarket engagement exercise set to culminate by 23 January 2026, with full project implementation planned between 31 August 2026 and 30 August 2030. The initiative aims to build a robust and scalable technology ecosystem that aligns with sub-central government classifications. The location for service delivery encompasses areas in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those specialising in industry-specific software packages and implementation services. It is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of fulfilling complex technology requirements either through a single comprehensive platform or multiple integrated solutions. By engaging in this project, businesses can aid in transforming the operational capabilities of the Northamptonshire Police, thereby expanding their portfolio and impact in public sector technology solutions. The procurement process follows an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of force control room transformation technology

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Police are beginning a Force Control Room Technology Change Programme to enhance public contact and optimise incident management. The programme is planned over three years and will deliver a robust, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that improves citizen experience and operational efficiency. Further information around our programme and the capabilities we are seeking can be found in the PME documents available on our tender portal Atamis https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

​This premarket engagement exercise aims to facilitate a transparent opportunity for the Force to assess the market, to understand what technology exists, and to allow the force to shape and refine a set of requirements for a selection and implementation of a technology or set of technologies to achieve the outcomes required. Interested suppliers are asked to consider the briefing document to see whether their solution(s) can meet at least 3 of the Capability Lots. If you would like to be involved in the PME please complete the PME document including confirmation statements and response questions. Following a review of responses there will be invitations sent for supplier presentations to help refine the force's specification. The force reserve the right not to invite all suppliers who respond to PME presentations. Documents and further information is available on our Atamis tender portal https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f612
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002368-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72263000 - Software implementation services

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2030 4-5 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, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@northants.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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