---
title: "Provision of Software and Licences-LAZERi-X Semantics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06051d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# Provision of Software and Licences-LAZERi-X Semantics

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06051d

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands, involved the award of a contract for the "Provision of Software and Licences-LAZERi-X Semantics". This tender, under the category of software packages and information systems, is located in Birmingham, UK. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to SEMANTICS 21, a large-scale supplier based in Stafford, UK. Key dates include the award date on 13 January 2026, with the contract active from this date until 12 January 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in AI-powered tools and digital content processing software. Companies with capabilities in delivering proprietary software licences and advanced digital solutions will find this a lucrative venture, especially those looking to partner with government entities in the West Midlands region. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business expansion by establishing strong relationships with public sector clients and enhancing the company's portfolio in the field of innovative software solutions.

## Notice

Provision of proprietary licences to enable AI-powered tool for processing, categorising, and identifying illicit digital content for operational purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002866-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,800 |
| Contracts value | £163,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEMANTICS 21 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 17:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002866-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 16:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002853-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002866-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002853-2026
  13th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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