--- title: "Fixed Penalty Ticket and Traffic Management Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06478b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06478b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06478b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06478b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA" published: "2026-02-05" --- # Fixed Penalty Ticket and Traffic Management Solution Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06478b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06478b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06478b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and initiated as a tender by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, located at Victory House, Balliol Business Park, Longbenton, Newcastle. The tender, titled "Fixed Penalty Ticket and Traffic Management Solution," seeks to upgrade the current solutions for ticket and traffic management, aiming for a digital portal to streamline communications and enhance services. It falls under the 'Software package and information systems' category (CPV code 48000000), with a delivery region in the UKC area. Key dates include an RFI return by 6th March 2026. The planned contract duration spans from 10th December 2026 to 9th December 2030, with a possible extension to 2032. The procurement method is open, using a competitive flexible procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those adept in developing digital communication platforms. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement encourages their participation. Companies capable of developing innovative, user-friendly digital portals that facilitate efficient communication between police forces and the public will likely find success with this opportunity. The contract offers a strategic avenue for business growth, allowing potential suppliers to contribute to a critical infrastructural enhancement that promises efficiencies and potential income generation for the Force. ## Notice Northumbria Police has recognised an area of improvement relating to the current solution used by the Fixed Penalty Unit for ticket and traffic management and digital data storage. The Force's long-term vision is to eradicate back and forth postage to communicate with members of the public regarding road traffic offences. This RFI outlines the aspirations of the force to to have a digital portal that allows two-way communication between the force and members of the public to deliver efficiencies, cost savings, allow the Force to manage increasing demand and increase income generation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract may include 2 optional 12 month extension periods to be taking at the discretion of the authority. ### Planning Information Interested suppliers should look to download and complete the RFI included in the planned procurement notice found here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010236-2026?origin=Dashboard. Any completed document must be sent to lucy.scott@northumbria.police.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010247-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | 5 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Dec 2026 - 9 Dec 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 AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE12 8EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 5 Feb 2026 at 08:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010247-2026 - 5 Feb 2026 at 08:37 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010236-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010247-2026 5th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010236-2026 5th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11457 Any supplier that is interested in this opportunity should complete and return the attached RFI by no later than 12 noon on 06/03/2026. Any completed document must be sent to lucy.scott@northumbria.police.uk. ## Notice URLs - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010236-2026?origin=Dashboard - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06478b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06478b.json.