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title: "Orbis + Formerly UK Phone book"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db23723d-b7cb-426d-a9b6-1fe7202b5360"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
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# Orbis + Formerly UK Phone book

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db23723d-b7cb-426d-a9b6-1fe7202b5360

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire involved awarding a contract titled "Orbis + Formerly UK Phone book" under the industry category of Database systems. This process, classified as an award stage, concluded with an active award on the 1st of April 2025. It covers services within the locality of Wellingborough, England, with a delivery postal code of NN8 6GS. The procurement method was a direct, single tender action, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract's duration extends from the 1st of April 2025 to the 31st of March 2028, valuing £123,120.

This tender provides growth opportunities specifically for SMEs given its suitability criteria, allowing smaller firms to engage directly with public sector clients. Firms experienced in providing database systems as a service can leverage this contract to expand their footprint within the public sector. Additionally, businesses specialising in database technology and research services may find it advantageous to explore similar opportunities with the aim of securing contracts that foster long-term partnerships with government bodies.

## Notice

Orbis + previously known as UK Phone Book is used with the Force to research and offer lines of enquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca0be4cc-226a-460a-b6af-de4762892e60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,120 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca0be4cc-226a-460a-b6af-de4762892e60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca0be4cc-226a-460a-b6af-de4762892e60
  7th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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