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Provision of DDAT Contractors

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire recently concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of DDAT Contractors" under the CPV classification of systems and technical consultancy services. This process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Affecting locations including the United Kingdom and other regions such as the British Overseas Territories, the contract was awarded on 7th April 2026, with a contract period from this date until 5th October 2026. The process is in the award stage, and the total contract value stands at GBP 65,000. The procurement is particularly supportive of SMEs and VCSEs, indicating its openness to diverse business types.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital, data, and technology (DDAT) consultancy services. Companies with strong capabilities in providing such services, especially those fitting within the small or medium enterprise category or as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The collaboration with an established buyer like the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire and partnership with large suppliers such as Investigo Ltd suggests promising prospects for business growth and expansion in consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Provision of DDAT Contractors

Notice Description

Provision of DDAT Contractors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dea4b85-2e74-4de0-9a2b-ca896d6d01ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cce727-1f1e-453f-a27e-6e966ae480be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 5 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

INVESTIGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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