---
title: "Auto Redaction"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055578"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055578.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2025-06-27"
---

# Auto Redaction

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055578

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria involves contracting an automatic redaction solution under the project titled "Auto Redaction". Categorised under IT services including consulting, software development, and support, this contract addresses public safety needs and is geographically located in the United Kingdom. The process is concluded, having reached the award stage, where Softcat PLC was the successful supplier. With the procurement conducted via a limited method and awarded through the GCloud14 framework, the contract was signed on 6 May 2025 for a value of £174,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for large-scale, experienced providers specialising in IT services. Businesses with expertise in consulting, software development, and internet support within the public safety sector would be apt candidates for similar opportunities. Collaborating with public authorities like Northumbria Police allows companies to gain prominence and credibility within the UK market, leveraging frameworks like GCloud for streamlined procurement processes.

## Notice

For the purchase of an automatic redaction solution

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For the purchase of an automatic redaction solution

Options: 1 x 12 month extension available

### Procurement Information

Contract awarded via GCloud14 framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035913-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £174,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE12 8EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035913-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northumbria.police.uk/

## Provenance

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