---
title: "MapInfo Professional & Spectrum Spatial"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0679f0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# MapInfo Professional & Spectrum Spatial

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0679f0

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands has engaged in a procurement process titled "MapInfo Professional & Spectrum Spatial." This initiative falls under the information technology services category, aimed at enhancing browser-based mapping services within the police force. The contracting authority, recognised as a sub-central government public authority, is located in Birmingham. The procurement has reached the award stage with the contract being awarded on 31 March 2026, and is set to commence on 1 April 2026, running until 31 March 2027. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold and without competition, showcasing a streamlined approach to service acquisition.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in geospatial services and IT solutions, particularly those in the SME sector, given the procurement's suitability for smaller enterprises. The awarded supplier, MAPCHESTER LTD, an SME based in Manchester, exemplifies the competitive advantage that similar companies could gain by participating in such tenders. The service underpins critical data management and analysis capabilities, promising operational efficiencies and strategic insight for those involved. With delivery regions spanning several UK areas, businesses can leverage their geographic coverage and expertise in information technology services to partake in future similar procurements.

## Notice

Spectrum Spatial is a browser-based mapping service that allows the Geospatial team to deliver maps and data to anyone with an account in the force. Users can self-serve to view boundaries, data, aggregated crime, points of interest, other data, and interrogate and download data as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029976-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,150 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAPCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 15:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029976-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 15:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029968-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029976-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029968-2026
  31st March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mapchester.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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