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PNLD Subscription

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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09 Mar 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham has completed the procurement process for the "PNLD Subscription," a subscription to the Police National Legal Database. This database provides comprehensive legal resources such as up-to-date criminal legislation and case law relevant to England and Wales. The procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category, with a contract awarded to West Yorkshire Police as the supplier. This award, tagged with both "award" and "contract," was officially signed on 12 February 2026 and covers a period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The procurement method was below threshold – unknown, and the contract includes large-scale delivery, representing a gross value of £70,878.31 in goods mainly related to software packages and information systems.

Businesses involved in legal software development or information systems geared towards law enforcement can find growth opportunities through this contract. Organisations equipped to handle large-scale software deployments and manage comprehensive legal databases are well-suited to participate or collaborate, especially those with expertise in criminal legislation and case law solutions. This procurement indicates a demand for robust, efficient legal data management solutions, making it a strategic opportunity for companies able to enhance legal database functionalities and offer tailored software packages that align with the needs of police and crime commissioners across the UK.

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Notice Title

PNLD Subscription

Notice Description

Police National Legal Database (PNLD) is a comprehensive online legal resource for England and Wales, providing up-to-date criminal legislation, case law, and national offence codes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066500
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020746-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,065 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

WEST YORKSHIRE POICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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