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title: "Unit4 Consultancy Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b660"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# Unit4 Consultancy Support

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b660

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is planning a procurement titled "Unit4 Consultancy Support." This procurement aims to secure a comprehensive support service for all currently utilised modules within Unit4, designed to ensure effective and timely consultancy services for Northumbria Police. The initiative falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, with additional classification as "Software-related services." The location for this procurement is in the UK, specifically within the region of UKC. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a competitive flexible procedure as the procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31 August 2026, and the submission deadline for bidding documents on 30 June 2026. The contractual period is expected to start on 15 October 2026 and conclude on 14 October 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software consultancy and support services, particularly those experienced with Unit4 systems. Given the open procurement method and its suitability for SMEs, there's potential for a wide range of small to medium-sized enterprises to bid. Companies with a strong track record in delivering bespoke software solutions and technical support to public sector entities would find this opportunity particularly advantageous for fostering growth. The focus on consultancy expertise provides a competitive edge for businesses that can efficiently address the technical and operational requirements of a public authority in the sub-central government sector.

## Notice

Northumbria Police are looking to procure a comprehensive support service that covers all modules currently in use by Northumbria Police in Unit4, including consultancy with the expertise required to deliver timely and effective resolutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056841-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2029 |
| 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
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 17:05 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056841-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056841-2026
  16th June 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17886
  Interested suppliers should look to complete the attached RFI document and return to lucy.scott@northumbria.police.uk before 12 noon on 30 June 2026.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17887
  Please refer to the technical support requirement document for further information.

## Notice URLs

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

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