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Provision of FCR Interfaces

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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07 Apr 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Provision of FCR Interfaces' was managed by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, situated in Wellingborough, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of software maintenance and repair services and was conducted using a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition. Awarded on 30th March 2026, the contract is active and runs until 29th March 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension available. The legal basis for the process is tied to UK legislation 2023/54. Services will be delivered across regions UKF24 and UKF25.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software maintenance and repair, particularly those capable of supporting critical interfaces. Although the procurement route was direct without competition, indicating a preference or pre-existing relationship, businesses looking to provide specialised or niche technological services may explore similar opportunities in public sector contracts. Large enterprises like NDI Technologies, who successfully secured this contract, demonstrate that businesses within the technology sector equipped to handle technically demanding projects can thrive in the public procurement space.

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Notice Title

Provision of FCR Interfaces

Notice Description

Support for critical interfaces to PNC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031543-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,275 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 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

NDI TECHNOLOGIES

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