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25 Jun 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed a public procurement process for the provision of a media management system aimed at enhancing the communications capabilities of both the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. This process followed a direct procurement method, classified as below the threshold and without competition, and has reached the award and contract stages. The contract was awarded to Onclusive UK Limited, a large-scale supplier located in London, on 29 May 2026, with the contract active from 1 June 2026 until 31 May 2028. The procurement process falls under the 'communications network' industry category and is summarised under legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in media management systems tailored for public sector clients. Large enterprises with proven expertise in communication networks and a robust ability to enhance public safety communications infrastructure would be ideally positioned to compete for such public authority contracts. Engaging in these contracts can establish long-term partnerships and potentially open doors to additional public sector collaborations throughout the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Media Management System

Notice Description

Media Management System for the communications team working for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059727-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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

ONCLUSIVE

Further Information

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