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title: "Provision of Digital Audio Recording"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
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# Provision of Digital Audio Recording

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b1b5644-0544-4e5d-b8de-e8f0138e8471

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## Summary

Northumbria Police has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of Digital Audio Recording," which falls under the IT services category encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code: 72000000). The goal of the procurement is to facilitate the recording of all audio from ICCS consoles within their Communications Centres. The total contract value is GBP 107,140.17, and the contract is awarded to Content Guru Limited, a large-scale company located in Bracknell, Berkshire. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and below-threshold limits, with critical dates including the tender period ending on 6th November 2024 and the contract duration from 31st March 2025 to 5th September 2027. The primary location for service delivery is the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services and digital solutions. Companies with expertise in digital audio recording and those with the capacity to handle large-scale IT projects would find this procurement process particularly suited to their strengths. Engaging in this project allows businesses to further establish themselves in the public sector, potentially leading to future contracts and collaborations. Northumbria Police's procurement not only offers immediate financial gain but also the prospect of building a portfolio that showcases competency in high-stakes public safety communication solutions.

## Notice

Northumbria Police has a need to record all audio from their ICCS consoles within the Communications Centres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc2b1fa-8151-4ceb-9f2b-cb644e2d524c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 5 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,140 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA POLICE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTENT GURU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 07:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc2b1fa-8151-4ceb-9f2b-cb644e2d524c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc2b1fa-8151-4ceb-9f2b-cb644e2d524c
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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