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The Provision of a Covert Operations Management Solution

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire recently completed a procurement process titled "The Provision of a Covert Operations Management Solution." The procurement, categorized under the services industry with additional goods components, focused on providing software-related services and software package suites. This contract, valued up to £84,856 excluding VAT for its initial two-year term, has been awarded to ABM Intelligence Limited. The procurement process utilised a limited competition method under the below threshold criteria, ensuring tailor-fitted solutions for the buyer's needs. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2028, with potential extensions available up to 2030. The location of the services is focused within the UKF24 and UKF25 regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those with capabilities in providing covert operations management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to ABM Intelligence Limited, which demonstrate expertise in this niche, can harness such contracts to scale their offerings and reputation. The contract terms, including potential extensions, provide ongoing growth potential for businesses willing to engage in competitive and specialised government procurement. Businesses looking to expand into government-related software services would find this tender particularly advantageous due to its focus on niche technology solutions for critical public services.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Covert Operations Management Solution

Notice Description

The Provision of a Covert Operations Management Solution for Northamptonshire Police. The value of this contract is up to PS84,856 excluding VAT for the initial two year term. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029039-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48422000 - Software package suites

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,856 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
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

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

ABM INTELLIGENCE

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