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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Norfolk and Suffolk have completed a procurement process for the provision and renewal of licences, marking the award stage. This procurement is classified under IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with delivery taking place within the United Kingdom. This joint purchase was conducted with limited competition, due to local Contract Standing Orders, by the public authority sub-central government. The contract was awarded to FIRST FORENSIC SOLUTIONS LTD, with the active period of the contract stretching from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2028, and its gross value amounting to £57,678 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity to participate in public sector procurement, beneficial especially to small and medium-sized enterprises involved in IT services and software development. Businesses within this industry category and those with experience in similar services can leverage the opportunity for growth and market expansion. The limited competition aspect of the procurement method indicates that businesses meeting specific criteria have the potential to engage closely with public authorities, enhancing visibility and fostering long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Licences

Notice Description

Renewal of existing Licences and purchase of new ones. Joint Suffolk and Norfolk purchase Purchased in accordance with local Contract Standing Orders. (CSOs)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ab0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023357-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,678 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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 and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk
Additional Buyers

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST FORENSIC SOLUTIONS LTD

Further Information

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