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title: "The Provision of a Covert Operations Management Solution"
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published: "2026-03-30"
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# The Provision of a Covert Operations Management Solution

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0677b2

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire recently completed a procurement process titled "The Provision of a Covert Operations Management Solution." The procurement, categorized under the services industry with additional goods components, focused on providing software-related services and software package suites. This contract, valued up to £84,856 excluding VAT for its initial two-year term, has been awarded to ABM Intelligence Limited. The procurement process utilised a limited competition method under the below threshold criteria, ensuring tailor-fitted solutions for the buyer's needs. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2028, with potential extensions available up to 2030. The location of the services is focused within the UKF24 and UKF25 regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those with capabilities in providing covert operations management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to ABM Intelligence Limited, which demonstrate expertise in this niche, can harness such contracts to scale their offerings and reputation. The contract terms, including potential extensions, provide ongoing growth potential for businesses willing to engage in competitive and specialised government procurement. Businesses looking to expand into government-related software services would find this tender particularly advantageous due to its focus on niche technology solutions for critical public services.

## Notice

The Provision of a Covert Operations Management Solution for Northamptonshire Police. The value of this contract is up to PS84,856 excluding VAT for the initial two year term. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029039-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,856 |

## 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 | ABM INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48422000 - Software package suites
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 11:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029039-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029039-2026
  30th March 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

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