---
title: "Core-Vet (Vetting Unit Software) S&M"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d6d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM"
published: "2026-01-23"
---

# Core-Vet (Vetting Unit Software) S&M

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d6d

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham, seeking a provider for their Core-Vet (Vetting Unit Software) S&M. Classified under the software package and information systems industry category, the procurement focused on goods and is located in the UKC14 region, specifically in Durham. This contract was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, therefore executed without competition. The process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract status marked as active, and has been awarded to WPC Software Limited. Key dates include the contract signing on 13 January 2026, with the contract period running from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for software firms specialising in vetting management solutions. The requirements specified for managing the entire vetting process suggest a need for robust and comprehensive software, well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like WPC Software Limited, which has experience in developing similar systems. Businesses with expertise in software packages and information systems are positioned to benefit from such contracts, offering a chance to develop long-term relationships with sub-central government entities like the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham.

## Notice

Vetting management software, designed to manage the entire vetting process, from notification that vetting is required; to the receipt of an application; to the checking process; through to the post-clearance after-care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006232-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,716 |

## 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WPC SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006232-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006232-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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