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The Provision of a VMS Solution for LFR

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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23 Mar 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed the procurement of a Video Management System (VMS) for Live Facial Recognition, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Northamptonshire Police. Categorised under goods and services, this procurement involved the delivery of software-related services and image-processing software packages. The procurement was finalised without competition, under a contract awarded to CVL Systems Ltd on 10th March 2026, and will run from 16th March 2026 to 15th March 2031, with a gross value of £84,068.40. The contract will be executed in regions UKF24 and UKF25, in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, training, and hardware installation. UK SMEs with expertise in developing and supporting complex software systems can leverage this procurement as a case study to attract similar work in the public sector. The project underscores the need for innovative technological solutions within public authorities such as law enforcement agencies, highlighting opportunities for businesses that can provide bespoke solutions and support services tailored to such sensitive applications.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a VMS Solution for LFR

Notice Description

Video Management System for Live Facial Recognition Van for Northamptonshire Police.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06715d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026257-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

51 - Installation services (except software)

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


CPV Codes

48328000 - Image-processing software package

48931000 - Training software package

51611100 - Hardware installation services

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,057 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CVL SYSTEMS

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