Planning

Provision of End Point Data Protection Solution

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is seeking to improve its endpoint device management system by introducing robust Data Protection Solutions. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to replace the existing systems for Northamptonshire Police and install a new system for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. Interested parties are invited for a preliminary market engagement, scheduled to close on 10th April 2026, to refine project specifications and pricing. Businesses specialising in security software packages and development services will find this opportunity particularly relevant.

This tender offers exciting prospects for companies involved in file and data security software as well as security software development. As a public authority in the sub-central government domain, managing services across regions UKF24 and UKF25, the contract caters to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Successful bidders will engage over a contractual period commencing 4th January 2027, with potential renewals extended to January 2032. Companies experienced in delivering data security solutions and keen on expanding their offerings in public sector projects are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Provision of End Point Data Protection Solution

Notice Description

Provision of End Point Data Protection Solution. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the options around the replacement of the current endpoint device manager system used by Northamptonshire Police, and to introduce a new system for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, which currently does not have one in place.

Planning Information

Provision of End Point Data Protection Solution. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the options around the replacement of the current endpoint device manager system used by Northamptonshire Police, and to introduce a new system for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, which currently does not have one in place. The PME is intended to assist in refining our specification and to understand the pricing element of the requirement. If you are interested in taking part in this Pre-Market Engagement exercise, please complete the requirements section on Atamis and express an interest - https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome If you have any problems viewing this opportunity or registering your interest, please email Commercial at Commercial@northants.police.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066acf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023410-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

48731000 - File security software package

48732000 - Data security software package

72212730 - Security software development services

72212731 - File security software development services

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

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