Award

In-Car Automatic Numberplate recognition (ANPR), Servicing & Maintenance

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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Award

23 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "In-Car Automatic Numberplate Recognition (ANPR), Servicing & Maintenance" contract was undertaken by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire. This tender falls under the industry category of software-related services, with a specific CPV code of 72260000. It underwent a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process is in the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded to QRO Solutions Ltd on 23rd October 2025. The contract period runs from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2026, and services will be delivered across several regions, including Europe and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and technology-based services, particularly those specialising in recognition systems and maintenance. Given that the procurement method was selective, businesses that are part of existing framework agreements would have been well-positioned to compete. The project supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), ensuring that smaller businesses can also leverage opportunities to engage with large-scale public service contracts and potentially foster partnerships for future collaborative endeavours.

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Notice Title

In-Car Automatic Numberplate recognition (ANPR), Servicing & Maintenance

Notice Description

In-Car Automatic Numberplate recognition (ANPR), Servicing & Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-009727d4-c40b-4265-b60d-be25f413f9b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3328a3a8-2197-4036-9918-9bb5bcd73724
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Steve Morris
Contact Email
commercialservices@staffordshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01785232385

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QRO SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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