---
title: "The provision of Joint command unit IT Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657ee"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0657ee.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# The provision of Joint command unit IT Support

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657ee

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire as the buying organisation, concerning the provision of Joint Command Unit IT Support for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Unit. The process falls under the 'services' category, with additional elements involving 'goods'. The contract was awarded on 1st January 2026, with active status, and is set to run until 31st December 2026, with potential extensions up to December 2028. Located in Wellingborough, the procurement method was direct, below threshold without competition, reflecting a streamlined approach tailored for specific needs.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in software support services and hardware provision, particularly those with capabilities in IT support for command units. Excelerate Technology Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Cardiff, successfully secured this contract, indicating that SMEs with expertise in IT solutions are well-positioned to bid for similar opportunities. With a gross contract value of £31,737.6, it demonstrates potential growth avenues for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio in public sector support services.

## Notice

The provision of Joint command unit IT Support for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Unit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015145-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,448 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXCELERATE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 11:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015145-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015145-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details 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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