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Control Room Software Support

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involved here is spearheaded by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, located in Newcastle. They have awarded a contract for 'Control Room Software Support' focusing on software support and licensing for control room infrastructure. Classified under the industry category of goods, this procurement is specific to the license management software package. The procurement method utilised was direct, conducted below threshold without competition. The procurement stage has progressed to the Award phase, with key dates including the contract commencement on 13th February 2026, and its conclusion on 12th February 2028. The software delivery addresses span several regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a pivotal opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, specifically those offering licensing management and support infrastructure. Large-scale suppliers, similar to Scan Computers International Ltd, the successful awardee for this contract, are particularly well-suited given their capability to provide comprehensive service across multiple UK regions. Companies capable of delivering robust software support systems can leverage such tender opportunities to expand their reach and establish firm relationships with public authorities under sub-central government categories. Businesses focusing on public sector software support can find room for growth and partnership in similar procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Control Room Software Support

Notice Description

Software support and licensing for existing control room infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035793-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,126 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2028 1-2 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 AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCAN COMPUTERS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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