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title: "The provision of force control room transformation technology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f612"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# The provision of force control room transformation technology

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f612

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is initiating a procurement process titled "The provision of force control room transformation technology." The focus is on enhancing public contact and optimising incident management for Northamptonshire Police over a three-year programme. As of the latest update from 12 January 2026, the procurement is in the planning stage. Industry categories involved are software packages, information systems, and security equipment. The engagement process includes a premarket engagement exercise set to culminate by 23 January 2026, with full project implementation planned between 31 August 2026 and 30 August 2030. The initiative aims to build a robust and scalable technology ecosystem that aligns with sub-central government classifications. The location for service delivery encompasses areas in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those specialising in industry-specific software packages and implementation services. It is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of fulfilling complex technology requirements either through a single comprehensive platform or multiple integrated solutions. By engaging in this project, businesses can aid in transforming the operational capabilities of the Northamptonshire Police, thereby expanding their portfolio and impact in public sector technology solutions. The procurement process follows an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding environment.

## Notice

Northamptonshire Police are beginning a Force Control Room Technology Change Programme to enhance public contact and optimise incident management. The programme is planned over three years and will deliver a robust, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that improves citizen experience and operational efficiency. Further information around our programme and the capabilities we are seeking can be found in the PME documents available on our tender portal Atamis https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome

### Planning Information

​This premarket engagement exercise aims to facilitate a transparent opportunity for the Force to assess the market, to understand what technology exists, and to allow the force to shape and refine a set of requirements for a selection and implementation of a technology or set of technologies to achieve the outcomes required. Interested suppliers are asked to consider the briefing document to see whether their solution(s) can meet at least 3 of the Capability Lots. If you would like to be involved in the PME please complete the PME document including confirmation statements and response questions. Following a review of responses there will be invitations sent for supplier presentations to help refine the force's specification. The force reserve the right not to invite all suppliers who respond to PME presentations. Documents and further information is available on our Atamis tender portal https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002368-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 79512000 - Call centre

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 15:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002368-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 07:53 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083098-2025
- 15 Dec 2025 at 16:30 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083044-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002368-2026
  12th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083098-2025
  16th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083044-2025
  15th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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