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title: "Electronic Signatures"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
published: "2024-11-18"
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# Electronic Signatures

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2679de39-61a5-489f-b28e-9fee50c49c14

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## Summary

Northumbria Police has completed the procurement process for the "Electronic Signatures" software package under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement, located in the North East of the United Kingdom, transitioned through the tender stage and reached the award stage. The tender was published with a minimum value of GBP 21,600 and a final value of GBP 43,200. The tender period ended on 5th November 2024, and the contract period is from 11th November 2024 to 10th November 2026. A direct procurement method through a single tender action was used for this process due to its below-threshold status. The awarded contract was published on 18th November 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the software and IT services sector, specifically those capable of providing electronic signature solutions. The awarded supplier, CDW Limited, is a large-scale organisation based in London, indicating the project’s scale and potential scope for subcontracting or collaboration with smaller firms. Despite the fact that the procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in software development and IT solutions that can provide robust, secure, and reliable electronic signature software would have been well-suited to compete. This contract highlights the potential for business growth through engagement with public sector IT opportunities.

## Notice

Electronic Signatures Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96eea37d-f4f5-461c-9f33-bb4fec1280ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,200 |
| 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 | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96eea37d-f4f5-461c-9f33-bb4fec1280ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96eea37d-f4f5-461c-9f33-bb4fec1280ea
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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