Scope
Reference
C1182
Description
Northamptonshire Police are beginning a Force Control Room Technology Change Programme to enhance public contact and optimise incident management. The programme is planned over three years and will deliver a robust, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that improves citizen experience and operational efficiency.
Further information around our programme and the capabilities we are seeking can be found in the PME documents available on our tender portal Atamis https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 August 2026 to 30 August 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 79512000 - Call centre
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
23 January 2026
Engagement process description
This premarket engagement exercise aims to facilitate a transparent opportunity for the Force to assess the market, to understand what technology exists, and to allow the force to shape and refine a set of requirements for a selection and implementation of a technology or set of technologies to achieve the outcomes required. Interested suppliers are asked to consider the briefing document to see whether their solution(s) can meet at least 3 of the Capability Lots. If you would like to be involved in the PME please complete the PME document including confirmation statements and response questions. Following a review of responses there will be invitations sent for supplier presentations to help refine the force's specification. The force reserve the right not to invite all suppliers who respond to PME presentations. Documents and further information is available on our Atamis tender portal https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 March 2026
Contracting authority
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQZB-4253-GCQD
Darby House ,Darby Close ,Park Farm Industrial Estate
Wellingborough
NN8 6GS
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@northants.pnn.police.uk
Website: https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government