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title: "Socrates Renewal"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
published: "2025-04-02"
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# Socrates Renewal

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a34753a-7920-4463-8557-6f39a14ad3ea

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Socrates Renewal" was conducted by Northumbria Police, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV Code 48000000). The tender involved the renewal of licenses for a software that manages forensic case data, essential for police operations. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is now complete, with the award issued on 26 February 2025 to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited. The contract starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 31 March 2028, with a total contract value of GBP 141,000. The tender period concluded on 31 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, especially those specialising in law enforcement or forensic data management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such selective procurement processes. Businesses capable of offering robust, reliable software solutions that meet the operational needs of police forces can leverage this contract to grow their portfolio and enhance their market presence. The substantial contract value and the long-term nature of the agreement provide a stable revenue stream over the three-year period.

## Notice

Renewal of our licenses for a software that is used to manage forensic case data within police operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211fcfc7-6e8f-46e4-9a37-512a5c5f0f83 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211fcfc7-6e8f-46e4-9a37-512a5c5f0f83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211fcfc7-6e8f-46e4-9a37-512a5c5f0f83
  2nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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