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Provision of Proficiency Tests

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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26 May 2026 at 14:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Proficiency Tests" serving the Northamptonshire Police. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on data-processing services in the UKF24 and UKF25 regions. The procurement was handled using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and was awarded to CACI Limited. The contract was signed on 24th April 2026 and spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029, with a total value of GBP 38,354.40. The procurement stage is complete, marking the transition from tender initiation to contract award.

This tender creates notable opportunities for businesses specialising in data-processing services, particularly those capable of providing proficiency tests within the public sector. Large-scale enterprises with established credentials in delivering specialised services to sub-central government can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence. The specific nature of the services required and the geographical focus offer a competitive edge to companies already operating in or targeting expansions within the UK regions indicated. Businesses with strategic alignment to public sector needs in IT services and testing will find this contract to be an ideal fit for enhancing their portfolio and fostering growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Proficiency Tests

Notice Description

Provision of Proficiency Tests for Northamptonshire Police

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048918-2026
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

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,354 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CACI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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