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Business Objects - Data Services and Data Quality Tool (Acuma)

Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire

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14 May 2026 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed the award stage of a procurement process for "Business Objects - Data Services and Data Quality Tool (Acuma)" targeting the industry specific software package sector. This process was conducted under a limited procurement method described as a competitive quotation, suitable for contracts below the threshold. The contract, awarded to Softcat Ltd, will be active throughout 2026, commencing on 1st January and concluding on 31st December 2026. This tender was initially open until 17th December 2025, with its services encompassing various regions such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

This procurement offers significant growth potential for businesses within the IT services and software provision sectors, particularly those specialising in data services and quality tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities given the competitive quotation method. The expansive application of the tools across multiple global regions also hints at broad business engagement possibilities post-contract execution. With the award now confirmed, businesses can explore collaborative opportunities or prepare for future tenders under similar scopes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Objects - Data Services and Data Quality Tool (Acuma)

Notice Description

Business Objects - Data Services and Data Quality Tool

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ca8400f-1b00-4809-ade1-df5b24cd49a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c301d9-72af-4c7a-90cb-1194b55b0e03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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