---
title: "RMS Software (Niche)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e24b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM"
published: "2025-11-17"
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# RMS Software (Niche)

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e24b

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## Summary

The Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham has completed a public procurement process titled "RMS Software (Niche)" within the IT software package industry category, specifically related to providing a digital platform for law enforcement agencies. The procurement process was initiated through a limited method, using the HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement, which bypassed prior publication due to its nature. Specialist Computer Centres was awarded the contract on 28th August 2025, with the contract active from 1st September 2025 until 30th June 2032, amounting to £4,397,251. The procurement relates to the region UKG31 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in records management systems and law enforcement software solutions. The procurement underlines the importance of niche expertise in digital platforms for integrated data management in police operations. Businesses with capabilities in developing robust, secure IT solutions tailored for public order and safety, and that are adept at navigating framework agreements, are well-positioned to benefit from such public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Date Awarded 28/08/2025 Contract Start Date 01/09/2025 Contract End Date 30/06/2032

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Records Management System software, is a digital platform used by law enforcement to capture, store, and manage all data related to police operations, such as incident reports, arrest records, evidence tracking, custody records and intelligence.

### Procurement Information

HealthTrust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement (ComIT 3 - Complete IT) used

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074326-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 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 | £4,397,251 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074326-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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