IDOL Software 24x7 Server and Maintenance (Linked to Autonomy)

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "IDOL Software 24x7 Server and Maintenance (Linked to Autonomy)." This contract falls under the industry category of "Software-related services" and involves a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 12th June 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2027. The procurement covers services needed across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other international territories.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those providing server maintenance and support. With a focus on SMEs as suitable suppliers, smaller and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in delivering round-the-clock IT solutions could benefit significantly from similar opportunities in the future. Businesses able to leverage existing framework agreements, particularly those akin to Specialist Computer Centres Plc— the awarded supplier—will find themselves in a strong position to compete in similar procurements. This contract underlines the importance of being part of established frameworks to efficiently secure contracts with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

IDOL Software 24x7 Server and Maintenance (Linked to Autonomy)

Notice Description

IDOL Software 24x7 Server and Maintenance (Linked to Autonomy)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45009949-8cf4-4bdb-a978-ae147dbf49bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e048912c-f941-485c-85d7-ffda39ddfc4a
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
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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