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title: "Gazetteer Licence, Support and Maintenance"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
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# Gazetteer Licence, Support and Maintenance

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4f75070-44cb-4480-9812-cb67acfc8413

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## Summary

The public procurement process was conducted by Northumbria Police for a "Gazetteer Licence, Support and Maintenance" contract. This tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and was focused on delivering services to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the "Award" phase, indicating that the contract has been assigned. This process was completed with a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the contract period starting from 22nd January 2026 and ending on 21st January 2027, with an award valuation of £123,330.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly large companies experienced in license management and software support. The nature of the procurement method suggests a targeted approach, so businesses looking to expand their clientele within law enforcement or public sector organisations may find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The project is suited to established companies like NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, the winning supplier, known for their capacity to handle substantial IT projects.

## Notice

12 months licence support and maintenance for Gazetteer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6171eee-99d0-4357-80f4-1403a798e1bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,330 |
| 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 | NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 17:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6171eee-99d0-4357-80f4-1403a798e1bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6171eee-99d0-4357-80f4-1403a798e1bc
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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