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title: "The Provision of Eros Core Annual Support and Maintenance"
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# The Provision of Eros Core Annual Support and Maintenance

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5886825a-5db1-469e-88a5-0881a1774dbc

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire involved the "Provision of Eros Core Annual Support and Maintenance" for Northamptonshire Police. Categorised under software package and information systems, this service procurement covered the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of £33,563.84, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027 and was formalised following a single tender action, a direct procurement method. The tender reached the award stage on 28th January 2026, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 13th March 2025.

This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses in the software and IT support sectors to establish partnerships with public institutions such as the police force. Although awarded to a large-scale supplier, Cubic Transportation Systems Limited, similar future opportunities could benefit small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer competitive service support and maintenance solutions. Expanding into public sector contracts with agencies like the Northamptonshire Police could substantially enhance a firm's portfolio and establish long-term business growth within the governmental procurement landscape.

## Notice

The provision of Eros Core Support Annual Support and Maintenance for Northamptonshire Police. There are 2 x 12 months extension options available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa2b1b5-8912-4e7f-8c35-6841b77bd344 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,563 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,563 |
| 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 | CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa2b1b5-8912-4e7f-8c35-6841b77bd344

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa2b1b5-8912-4e7f-8c35-6841b77bd344
  28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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