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Provision of Command Training and Operational Assurance Software

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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31 Mar 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Command Training and Operational Assurance Software" intended for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. This contract, valued at £36,000 excluding VAT, was awarded to XVR Simulation B.V., a large-scale supplier based in the Netherlands. The procurement was conducted directly without competition as it was below the financial threshold and focused on goods within the industry category of command, control, and communication systems, including training programme services. The contract covers the regions of UKF24 and UKF25 in the United Kingdom and remains active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, having been signed on 20th March 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in command, training, and operational assurance systems. Suppliers with expertise in developing and providing communication systems and training services will find such contracts beneficial for expanding their client base in the public safety and emergency services sectors. Businesses positioned to offer innovative, reliable, and cost-effective technological solutions that enhance operational readiness and assurance in public services may find significant prospects in similar tenders offered by sub-central government entities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Command Training and Operational Assurance Software

Notice Description

Provision of Command Training and Operational Assurance Software Licences for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029597-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 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

XVR SIMULATION

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