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title: "Provision of a Duty Management System"
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# Provision of a Duty Management System

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e7ff500-98f9-481d-909d-f3e0e8c36f8b

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Duty Management System specifically tailored to the needs of the Northamptonshire Police. The project falls under the industry category "Industry specific software package" with additional classification in "System management software package". Situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement was achieved through a direct award against Framework Agreement Reference G-Cloud 14, RM1557.14, Lot 2 - Cloud Software. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will run until the end of March 2028, with a total potential contract value of up to £439,267 excluding VAT. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the procurement process tagged as "award".

This contract presents a significant opportunity for SMEs such as Crown Computing Limited, which has been selected as the supplier. The selective procurement method, particularly a call-off from a framework agreement, suggests an efficient means of securing business growth for companies specialising in software packages and system management. Businesses proficient in delivering industry-specific software tailored to public sector requirements may find lucrative opportunities in similar tenders. Companies with expertise in cloud software solutions and system management, particularly those in the software development sector, are well-positioned to compete in comparable future tenders. With the trend towards cloud-based and specialised software packages governing procurement processes, this sphere remains highly promising for growth-driven businesses looking to expand their portfolio with public contracts.

## Notice

Provision of Duty Management System for Northamptonshire Police. Awarded via a direct award against Framework Agreement Reference G-Cloud 14, RM1557.14, Lot 2 - Cloud Software. The contract value is up to PS439,267 excluding VAT for the 3-year duration. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b3761d7-04f7-42e2-90bb-fca1a2e0c892 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £439,267 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWN COMPUTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48781000 - System management software package

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b3761d7-04f7-42e2-90bb-fca1a2e0c892

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b3761d7-04f7-42e2-90bb-fca1a2e0c892
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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