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Covert System - CycComms

Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire

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28 Nov 2025 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Covert System - CycComms" project has been conducted by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire. The contract, classified under software-related services (CPV code 72260000), was concluded on 28th November 2025. It involves delivering services across multiple locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories over a contract period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award has been made to Geoff Smith Associates Ltd.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in software-related services, particularly those capable of supporting covert systems operations. Companies with experience in framework agreements and those structured to meet the needs of a long-term contract involving diverse geographical regions will find it well-suited. While the tender process supports SMEs, it presents a robust case for larger enterprises with the capacity to deliver complex systems across various locations. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business profiles, creating potential for future collaborations with major public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Covert System - CycComms

Notice Description

Covert System - CycComms

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ffcfa80-ec35-4f9e-b84c-ac1847ee8d7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/064f489d-0373-47e5-ac68-f3656cc9c4ae
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
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 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 & 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

Geoff Smith Associates Ltd

Further Information

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