Tender

The provision of FCR Transformation technology

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 May 2026 at 07:40

Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 07:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is currently undergoing an active procurement process titled "The provision of FCR Transformation technology" with the objective of enhancing the Force Control Room's capabilities. This procurement, led by a reputable public authority, falls under the goods and services industry category, aimed at improving both citizen experience and operational efficiency through a robust and scalable technology solution. The contracting process follows a competitive flexible procedure with an open procurement method. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 19th June 2026 and an anticipated contract award by 4th August 2026, for delivery within the regions of UKF24 and UKF25, United Kingdom. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026, with a projected initial term of five years and potential extensions up to 2036.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages, information systems, and call centre technologies. Firms that can integrate multiple technologies and services into a cohesive system stand to gain, either through direct participation or as part of a consortium headed by a prime contractor. The provision of additional consumption capabilities and technology licences also opens avenues for scalable business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises poised to leverage the competitive flexible procedure, which includes three stages of assessment and scoring focused on technical proficiency and value. Companies capable of navigating complex integration and ongoing support needs, as well as adapting to potential variations in requirements, will be well-placed to succeed in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

The provision of FCR Transformation technology

Notice Description

The provision of Force Control Transformation technology for Northamptonshire Police. The procurement is intended to deliver a robust, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that improves citizen experience and operational efficiency. Following premarket engagement, the authority has considered our requirements and how these can be best met. This tender covers the below capabilities: -Contact centre -Capture and analysis -Workforce Management -CRM -Integration platform (option) Please note that these capabilities include wider functionality and encompass some of the original 9 capabilities detailed at PME. The authority intends to award one contract to a Prime supplier who can either meet all capabilities themselves or through the use of a number of subcontractors. Interested Parties should note that the published budget envelope is for the initial 5 year term. Due to the consumption based nature of the ongoing costs it is difficult to forecast required budget for the 5 optional extension years. Bidders should note that as such the budget for the extension years has not been published at this stage and will be updated during contract terms via a modification. To understand the additional value which could be involved in this tender, Bidders should consider the ongoing consumption costs and support that could be charged. Further information and full tender documentation can be found at https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: - the purchase of additional consumption for the integration platform -the purchase of additional licences for the technologies

Renewal: 5 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067739
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042785-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72263000 - Software implementation services

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,795,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,795,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
8 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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