Planning

Provision of Uniform Management System

  • The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-066489

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05cf3d

Published 17 October 2025, 4:53pm



Scope

Reference

NOTTS-000339

Description

Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner intends to procure a Uniform Management System that will deliver:

- Real-time inventory tracking across multiple sites

- Role-based ordering restrictions

- Barcode/QR code scanning for stock movement

- Automated alerts for stock replenishment and PPE expiry

- Integration with officer data (e.g., rank, department, collar number)

- Reporting and analytics capabilities

Objectives

The new system is expected to deliver:

- Reduced over-ordering and improved entitlement controls

- Efficiencies by streamlining manual processes

- Improved service delivery to officers and staff

- Compliance with data protection and operational standards

The proposed specifications include:

- Functional: Inventory management, user management, distribution and returns

- Technical: Reporting, performance, system architecture, security

- Operational: User interface, system integration, compliance, implementation and support

A full specification document will be shared with registered suppliers via our procurement portal.

Total value (estimated)

  • £136,546.66 excluding VAT
  • £163,855.99 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 17 August 2026 to 16 August 2031
  • 5 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 48430000 - Inventory management software package
  • 72212430 - Inventory management software development services

Contract locations

  • UKF - East Midlands (England)

Engagement

Engagement deadline

27 October 2025

Engagement process description

Only organisations who could meet the requirements outlined previously should submit an Expression of Interest. The purpose of this process is to engage with providers who are positioned to deliver this service. This is not an opportunity for speculative interest.

The Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner invites prospective providers to attend our Pre-Market Engagement webinar on Tuesday 28th October 2025, 10 am. Full event details will be shared closer to the date.

We will provide an opportunity for potential providers to review and comment on the proposed specifications. Attendees will be able to ask questions, share insights, and help shape a clear and deliverable approach for this aspect of the procurement.

Interested suppliers must register on our procurement portal Atamis by 3pm on Monday 27th October 2025 to access full details.

Central Digital Platform:

https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register

Atamis e-sourcing portal: https://nottinghamshirepolice.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Following registration, suppliers will receive:

- Access to the proposed specifications

- A questionnaire to provide feedback on their system capabilities and licensing models

- Booking instructions for the webinar and individual sessions

Should suppliers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:

Phone: 0800 9956035

E-mail: support@atamis.co.uk


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Contracting authority

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGLQ-4189-YYPY

Sherwood Lodge

Nottingham

NG5 6LU

United Kingdom

Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government