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Core-Vet Software

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Core-Vet Software" project, managed by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham, focuses on acquiring a vetting management software package designed to oversee the entire vetting lifecycle. The contracting process is in the Award stage, indicating that a supplier has been selected. The process initiated directly without competition, as it falls below the threshold, and the award is active as of February 2026. The contract period extends from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029, with a possibility of a 12-month extension. This public procurement belongs to the software package and information systems category and is located in Durham, United Kingdom.

Opportunities arising from this tender are ideal for software providers specialising in management systems, particularly those with experience in public sector solutions. The strategic focus on vetting management presents growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering innovative software solutions tailored to government needs. SME software firms like WPC Software Limited, which successfully secured the contract, can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and clientele within the public sector. Businesses experienced in handling intricate processes and delivering robust software solutions without necessitating competitive tendering are well-suited to compete in similar public procurement ventures.

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Notice Title

Core-Vet Software

Notice Description

Core-Vet is a 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-065415
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013488-2026
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
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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