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title: "Extension to Regional Niche Provision"
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# Extension to Regional Niche Provision

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a66d1478-796d-4a4e-823b-9b64dfaddf2f

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire, revolves around the extension of a contract related to Regional Niche Provision for the East Midland Police Forces. This contract involves industry-specific software packages under the CPV code 48100000. The procurement stage is in the award phase with active status, as of 29th April 2026, following the contract award on 18th March 2026. The contract is scheduled from 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2027, with the provision directed to Lincoln, England, postcode LN2 2LT. The procurement method employed was an exercise of the contract extension period.

This tender offers notable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale industry-specific software provision, such as Niche Technology UK Limited, the awarded supplier. With a substantial contract value of £3,463,538.12, the project underscores the need for specialised software solutions, opening avenues especially viable for established firms in the software development and IT sector. Smaller enterprises and voluntary sectors may face challenges due to scalability specifications.

## Notice

Use of extension period against original contract to provide Regional Niche to East Midland Police Forces, controlled by Lincolnshire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2841ab-a35e-4b79-83fd-d511a6567c0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exercise of contract extension period |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,463,538 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,463,538 |
| 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 COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 2LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | West Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Nettleham |
| Westminster constituency | Gainsborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NICHE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2841ab-a35e-4b79-83fd-d511a6567c0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2841ab-a35e-4b79-83fd-d511a6567c0d
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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