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CARM

The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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18 Dec 2025 at 11:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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18 Dec 2025 at 10:52

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CARM" project, initiated by The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police, has reached its award stage. This project, focusing on IT services related to consulting, software development, internet, and support, was completed under a direct procurement method without competition, given its below-threshold value. This duties management tool will serve the Hampshire Constabulary, covering regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The award was made to SOFTCAT PLC on 18 December 2025. The contract, valued at £63,194.19 gross, will commence on the same date and is set to conclude on 31 July 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting and software development. Given the scale of the project and its public authority background, enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive IT solutions and support in line with public sector requirements will find this contract highly advantageous for business growth. Companies similar to SOFTCAT PLC, which have expertise in such domains and the capacity to service multiple UK regions, are well-suited to engage in similar public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CARM

Notice Description

CARM is a duties management tool used across the Hampshire Constabulary to administer the day to day operating of the force. It is used to record overtime, request leave and register un-sociable hour work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084230-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£52,686 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 1NZ
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington West
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT PLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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