Award

Provision of Support Maintenance for Dell Isilon

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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04 Jul 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire involved the award of a contract for the Provision of Support Maintenance for Dell Isilon. This contract is classified under software support services within the services industry, and it pertains to the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a limited, competitive quotation below the threshold, suitable for SMEs. The contract period commenced on 12th June 2025 and will end on 11th June 2028, with an award amounting to £106,311.75. The tender stage has concluded, resulting in an award to Softcat PLC.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the software support service industry, particularly those experienced in infrastructure maintenance and support. Companies that can provide specialised maintenance and ensure operational reliability would find this contract beneficial for expanding their business footprint in the UK’s public sector market. The successful completion of such contracts can enhance credibility and provide a stable revenue stream. This procurement favourably targets SMEs, providing them a chance to showcase their capabilities and lead to further contract awards in government and public sector domains.

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Notice Title

Provision of Support Maintenance for Dell Isilon

Notice Description

The Provision of Support Maintenance for Dell Isilon for The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-328ee1a8-fe68-4b71-b0e6-f21695529afc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f0d1f82-abc6-44dd-8b36-ad20b43a9158
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,311 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,311 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2028 3-4 years
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 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
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 0JQ
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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
East Hunsbury and Shelfleys
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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