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Netmotion

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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09 Mar 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham, which has completed a tender titled "Netmotion" within the software package and information systems category, focusing on secure connectivity solutions for mobile workforces. This contracting process is located in the UK, specifically in Durham, with the award being active as of 9 March 2026. The procurement was handled as a limited award procedure without a prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting a framework agreement with the Countess of Chester NHS Trust. The contract, valued at £88,529.40, was signed on 20 December 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering enterprise VPN and Zero Trust Network Access capabilities. Large-scale software firms equipped to deliver high-performance connectivity solutions and capable of adapting to framework agreements would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts. The procurement process exemplified a strategic partnership with Fortrus Ltd, highlighting the potential for suppliers to establish or strengthen relationships with public law bodies such as the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham.

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Notice Title

Netmotion

Notice Description

A software solution that provides secure, reliable, and high-performing connectivity for mobile workforces, functioning as an intelligent, "always-on" enterprise VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution. Framework - Countess of Chester NHS Trust (F/050/DTS/21/MH)

Lot Information

Lot 1

A software solution that provides secure, reliable, and high-performing connectivity for mobile workforces, functioning as an intelligent, "always-on" enterprise VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution. Framework - Countess of Chester NHS Trust (F/050/DTS/21/MH)

Procurement Information

Framework - Countess of Chester NHS Trust (F/050/DTS/21/MH)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066523
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020804-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£88,529 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTRUS

Further Information

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