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title: "Firearms Licencing Software Solution"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
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# Firearms Licencing Software Solution

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41f66c5e-9db9-42d1-9dde-1cff371ceb1b

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## Summary

Northumbria Police has completed a public procurement process for a "Firearms Licencing Software Solution" to support online firearms licencing applications. The procurement falls under the industry category of Software packages and information systems and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This direct award, executed via a single tender action below the threshold, has resulted in the contract being awarded to The Nine Software Company Limited for a total value of £114,648. The tender period concluded on 20th February 2024, with the contract commencing on 28th October 2024 and running until 27th October 2028.

This procurement represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, especially those focused on government and public safety sectors. Businesses that can provide robust and efficient software solutions for licencing applications will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete in similar tenders as they are well-positioned to offer innovative solutions tailored to the needs of public organisations like Northumbria Police.

## Notice

Software to support online Firearms Licencing applications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c802ea-097e-456d-a006-e9279e392e8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,648 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,648 |
| 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 | THE NINE SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c802ea-097e-456d-a006-e9279e392e8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c802ea-097e-456d-a006-e9279e392e8a
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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