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Solar Winds

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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21 Apr 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Solar Winds" was initiated by the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham, a body governed by public law dedicated to public order and safety. The contract falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with specific emphasis on IT management software aimed at monitoring, managing, and optimising networks, systems, databases, and applications. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with a direct award in accordance with ComIT3, bypassing the standard publication of a call for competition. This procurement reached the award stage on 21 April 2026, with Softcat PLC emerging as the successful supplier. The contract has been signed and is valued at £83,074.54, ensuring the delivery of software across the UKC1 region.

This tender, awarded to Softcat PLC, presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT management software and solutions to consider similar public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in developing or implementing software systems for network optimisation are particularly well-suited to compete in this space. The nature of the direct award process highlights the importance of establishing prior relationships and understanding the specific needs of public sector organisations like the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham. As the procurement involved no call for competition, businesses looking to engage in similar opportunities would benefit from enhancing their visibility and credibility with government bodies to secure future contracts effectively.

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Notice Title

Solar Winds

Notice Description

IT management software designed to monitor, manage, and optimize networks, systems, databases, and applications

Lot Information

Lot 1

IT management software designed to monitor, manage, and optimize networks, systems, databases, and applications

Procurement Information

Direct award using ComIT3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06875d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036093-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,074 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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