---
title: "CARM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f8c1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE"
published: "2025-12-18"
---

# CARM

Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f8c1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CARM" project, initiated by The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police, has reached its award stage. This project, focusing on IT services related to consulting, software development, internet, and support, was completed under a direct procurement method without competition, given its below-threshold value. This duties management tool will serve the Hampshire Constabulary, covering regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The award was made to SOFTCAT PLC on 18 December 2025. The contract, valued at £63,194.19 gross, will commence on the same date and is set to conclude on 31 July 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting and software development. Given the scale of the project and its public authority background, enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive IT solutions and support in line with public sector requirements will find this contract highly advantageous for business growth. Companies similar to SOFTCAT PLC, which have expertise in such domains and the capacity to service multiple UK regions, are well-suited to engage in similar public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

CARM is a duties management tool used across the Hampshire Constabulary to administer the day to day operating of the force. It is used to record overtime, request leave and register un-sociable hour work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084230-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,686 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Additional buyers | THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 1NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| 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

- 18 Dec 2025 at 11:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084230-2025
- 18 Dec 2025 at 10:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084226-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084230-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084226-2025
  18th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Softcat.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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