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Provision of Response Modelling

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Response Modelling" for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The contracting authority is based in Wellingborough, United Kingdom and the industry category is services, specifically computer-related professional services. The procurement involved a limited competition procurement method due to it being below the threshold limit. The contract was awarded to Cardcorp Limited and commenced on 23rd January 2026, with a duration of one year ending on 22nd January 2027. The main activities are set to be delivered in regions UKF24 and UKF25.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related professional services. Companies that possess expertise in developing models to assist public safety organisations, particularly large enterprises similar to Cardcorp Limited, would find this type of contract advantageous. The scope for growth is notable as it enables collaboration with public sector clients, offering potential for long-term relationships and enhancing the provider’s portfolio in emergency response solutions. For firms equipped to offer strategic technological support, this tender serves as an exemplary model of niche sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Response Modelling

Notice Description

Provision of Response Modelling for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061485
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009090-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 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
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@northants.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
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDCORP

Further Information

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