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Core-Vet (Vetting Unit Software) S&M

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham, seeking a provider for their Core-Vet (Vetting Unit Software) S&M. Classified under the software package and information systems industry category, the procurement focused on goods and is located in the UKC14 region, specifically in Durham. This contract was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, therefore executed without competition. The process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract status marked as active, and has been awarded to WPC Software Limited. Key dates include the contract signing on 13 January 2026, with the contract period running from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for software firms specialising in vetting management solutions. The requirements specified for managing the entire vetting process suggest a need for robust and comprehensive software, well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like WPC Software Limited, which has experience in developing similar systems. Businesses with expertise in software packages and information systems are positioned to benefit from such contracts, offering a chance to develop long-term relationships with sub-central government entities like the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham.

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Notice Title

Core-Vet (Vetting Unit Software) S&M

Notice Description

Vetting management software, designed to manage the entire vetting process, from notification that vetting is required; to the receipt of an application; to the checking process; through to the post-clearance after-care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006232-2026
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
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,716 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WPC SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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