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Unit4 Consultancy Support

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 17:05

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is planning a procurement titled "Unit4 Consultancy Support." This procurement aims to secure a comprehensive support service for all currently utilised modules within Unit4, designed to ensure effective and timely consultancy services for Northumbria Police. The initiative falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, with additional classification as "Software-related services." The location for this procurement is in the UK, specifically within the region of UKC. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a competitive flexible procedure as the procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31 August 2026, and the submission deadline for bidding documents on 30 June 2026. The contractual period is expected to start on 15 October 2026 and conclude on 14 October 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software consultancy and support services, particularly those experienced with Unit4 systems. Given the open procurement method and its suitability for SMEs, there's potential for a wide range of small to medium-sized enterprises to bid. Companies with a strong track record in delivering bespoke software solutions and technical support to public sector entities would find this opportunity particularly advantageous for fostering growth. The focus on consultancy expertise provides a competitive edge for businesses that can efficiently address the technical and operational requirements of a public authority in the sub-central government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unit4 Consultancy Support

Notice Description

Northumbria Police are looking to procure a comprehensive support service that covers all modules currently in use by Northumbria Police in Unit4, including consultancy with the expertise required to deliver timely and effective resolutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b660
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056841-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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