Planning

Fixed Penalty Ticket and Traffic Management Solution

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 08:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 08:37

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and initiated as a tender by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, located at Victory House, Balliol Business Park, Longbenton, Newcastle. The tender, titled "Fixed Penalty Ticket and Traffic Management Solution," seeks to upgrade the current solutions for ticket and traffic management, aiming for a digital portal to streamline communications and enhance services. It falls under the 'Software package and information systems' category (CPV code 48000000), with a delivery region in the UKC area. Key dates include an RFI return by 6th March 2026. The planned contract duration spans from 10th December 2026 to 9th December 2030, with a possible extension to 2032. The procurement method is open, using a competitive flexible procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those adept in developing digital communication platforms. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement encourages their participation. Companies capable of developing innovative, user-friendly digital portals that facilitate efficient communication between police forces and the public will likely find success with this opportunity. The contract offers a strategic avenue for business growth, allowing potential suppliers to contribute to a critical infrastructural enhancement that promises efficiencies and potential income generation for the Force.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fixed Penalty Ticket and Traffic Management Solution

Notice Description

Northumbria Police has recognised an area of improvement relating to the current solution used by the Fixed Penalty Unit for ticket and traffic management and digital data storage. The Force's long-term vision is to eradicate back and forth postage to communicate with members of the public regarding road traffic offences. This RFI outlines the aspirations of the force to to have a digital portal that allows two-way communication between the force and members of the public to deliver efficiencies, cost savings, allow the Force to manage increasing demand and increase income generation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may include 2 optional 12 month extension periods to be taking at the discretion of the authority.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers should look to download and complete the RFI included in the planned procurement notice found here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010236-2026?origin=Dashboard. Any completed document must be sent to lucy.scott@northumbria.police.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06478b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010247-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 20268 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Dec 2026 - 9 Dec 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 AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
Lucy Scott
Contact Email
procurement@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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