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title: "Digital Interview Recording Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046d2a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
published: "2025-01-24"
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# Digital Interview Recording Software

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046d2a

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## Summary

Northumbria Police has concluded a procurement process for the provision of digital interview recording software. The procurement, initially tendered in June 2024, was conducted under an open procedure and was classified under the "Software package and information systems" category (CPV code 48000000). The procurement aimed to find a replacement for Northumbria Police's existing software, with the location of supply being the North East England region (UKC). The tender stage was active from its announcement on 4th June 2024 until the submission deadline on 4th July 2024. Subsequently, the contract was awarded to David Horn Communications Ltd on 2nd January 2025, with a total value of GBP 634,524. The procurement process is now in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and digital solutions, particularly those focused on law enforcement applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit, as evidenced by the successful bid from David Horn Communications Ltd, an SME. Companies with expertise in delivering robust, scalable, and user-friendly digital recording systems are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. By participating in such procurements, businesses can establish or strengthen relationships with public bodies such as Northumbria Police and potentially secure long-term contracts that bolster their growth and market presence.

## Notice

Northumbria Police require the supply of digital interview recording software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002566-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £684,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £634,524 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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), TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVID HORN COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002566-2025
- 4 Jun 2024 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017227-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.northumbria.police.uk/

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