Award

Provision of Software and Licences-LAZERi-X Semantics

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 17:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Jan 2026 at 16:50

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands, involved the award of a contract for the "Provision of Software and Licences-LAZERi-X Semantics". This tender, under the category of software packages and information systems, is located in Birmingham, UK. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to SEMANTICS 21, a large-scale supplier based in Stafford, UK. Key dates include the award date on 13 January 2026, with the contract active from this date until 12 January 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in AI-powered tools and digital content processing software. Companies with capabilities in delivering proprietary software licences and advanced digital solutions will find this a lucrative venture, especially those looking to partner with government entities in the West Midlands region. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business expansion by establishing strong relationships with public sector clients and enhancing the company's portfolio in the field of innovative software solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Software and Licences-LAZERi-X Semantics

Notice Description

Provision of proprietary licences to enable AI-powered tool for processing, categorising, and identifying illicit digital content for operational purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06051d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002866-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£163,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westmidlands.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEMANTICS 21

Further Information

Notice Documents

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