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The Provision of Nutanix Support and Maintenance Subscription

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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09 Jul 2026 at 08:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is conducting the procurement process for the provision of support and subscription licensing for the Nutanix Hyperconverged Platform. This process is classified under the software package and information systems category and is set in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, specifically servicing the postal code NN8 6GS. The tender is in the award stage and concluded with the contract being awarded on 6th July 2026, with the contract period starting on 26th July 2026 and ending on 25th July 2029. The procurement method employed was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, amounting to £250,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large enterprises specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those with capabilities in providing support for hyperconverged platforms. Although this specific contract was awarded to Softcat Plc, the framework agreement approach suggests opportunities for qualifying businesses in future tenders. Participating in such tenders allows companies to secure long-term contracts and establish themselves as trusted suppliers in the public safety sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Nutanix Support and Maintenance Subscription

Notice Description

The Provision of Support and Subscription Licensing for the Nutanix Hyperconverged Platform for Northamptonshire Police

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91c6649b-664e-4373-81e4-ddb4f36d7c6b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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 AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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