---
title: "Provision of Command Training and Operational Assurance Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0678fa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Provision of Command Training and Operational Assurance Software

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0678fa

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Command Training and Operational Assurance Software" intended for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. This contract, valued at £36,000 excluding VAT, was awarded to XVR Simulation B.V., a large-scale supplier based in the Netherlands. The procurement was conducted directly without competition as it was below the financial threshold and focused on goods within the industry category of command, control, and communication systems, including training programme services. The contract covers the regions of UKF24 and UKF25 in the United Kingdom and remains active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, having been signed on 20th March 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in command, training, and operational assurance systems. Suppliers with expertise in developing and providing communication systems and training services will find such contracts beneficial for expanding their client base in the public safety and emergency services sectors. Businesses positioned to offer innovative, reliable, and cost-effective technological solutions that enhance operational readiness and assurance in public services may find significant prospects in similar tenders offered by sub-central government entities.

## Notice

Provision of Command Training and Operational Assurance Software Licences for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029597-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 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 | £36,000 |

## 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 | XVR SIMULATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems
- 80521000 - Training programme services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 11:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029597-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029597-2026
  31st 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

## Provenance

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