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title: "5F DAMS"
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published: "2026-02-13"
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# 5F DAMS

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS' FOR SUFFOLK, NORFOLK, BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79d6be06-f03d-4e7f-879d-3f226f3aed88

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a digital asset management system titled "5F DAMS" aimed at the Police and Crime Commissioners for Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, located primarily in the East of England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £2,404,598.49, falls under the category of system, storage, and content management software development services. Initiated as a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, the tender concluded on 1 January 2026. This process now resides in the award stage, with Aetopia Ltd as the identified supplier, and the contract commencing from 1 February 2026 until 31 January 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in digital asset management systems to grow their business, particularly those capable of providing application and storage services. However, it is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies vested in the information technology sector with expertise in implementing and managing large-scale digital solutions would be well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging with major regional law enforcement agencies can bolster business growth and profile, presenting a lucrative avenue for well-resourced IT service providers.

## Notice

5 Force Digital Asset Management System to include Application and Storage services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21333c1a-80b9-4650-8808-26a98efaa01d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,404,598 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,404,598 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS' FOR SUFFOLK, NORFOLK, BEDFORDSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | KEMPSTON, BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK43 9AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston West |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AETOPIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services
- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21333c1a-80b9-4650-8808-26a98efaa01d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21333c1a-80b9-4650-8808-26a98efaa01d
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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