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Robotics Process Automation Software

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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31 Mar 2026 at 17:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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31 Mar 2026 at 17:13

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands has completed the procurement process for a Robotics Process Automation Software, specifically targeting the information technology services sector. This contract, under the title "Robotics Process Automation Software," involves using RPA tools to automate various repetitive back-office processes. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement was conducted via a direct award method, which was made possible through a framework set up under PCR15 by Blue Light Commercial in 2025. The award was announced on 31 March 2026, with the contract period set to start on 14 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2029. Key milestones include the scheduled signature date on 14 April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software technology that supports automation in digital systems. UIPATH UK LIMITED, identified as the sole supplier for this tender, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to such contracts due to its exclusive rights over the intellectual property needed for specific software solutions. Large-scale companies in the tech industry could leverage their unique capabilities and similar direct award opportunities for strategic expansion in the public sector, particularly in automating operational processes within government subsidiaries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robotics Process Automation Software

Notice Description

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Tools are a software technology that makes it easy to build, deploy, and manage software robots that emulate humans' actions interacting with digital systems and software. It is widely used for the configuration of task automation. These tools are indispensable for the automation of repetitive back-office processes and are currently undertaking various activities within the Connect & Control Works systems.

Procurement Information

Blue Light Commercial launched an RPA framework in May 2025, backed by the NPCC Nation RPA Programme, BLC0206 under PCR15. UiPath are the sole provider of UiPath Licencing under Lot1 of the framework and as such are eligible for direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030051-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£481,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UIPATH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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