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Server Support and Maintenance

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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08 Jun 2026 at 08:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Server Support and Maintenance" has been successfully completed with the award dated 8th June 2026. This procurement was carried out by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, located at Staffordshire Police HQ, Stafford, United Kingdom. The process falls under the industry category of software-related services, and it utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 26th June 2026 to 15th September 2027, covering various regions including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, rest of the world, and within the United Kingdom itself. The awarded contract includes provisions suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although not specifically VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises).

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in software services given its regional diversity. The collaboration with the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, a prominent buyer, can enhance business prospects for compliant and resourceful IT firms. The procurement process has employed a framework agreement call-off, providing opportunities for businesses already established in similar frameworks to deliver server support and maintenance efficiently. Large-scale enterprises, such as the awarded supplier, Softcat Ltd, are well-suited to compete due to their resources and experience in similar projects, but there remains ample potential for SMEs to establish or expand their portfolio within the public sector by participating in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Server Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Server Support and Maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48d0102b-36ba-46a9-a82f-a360b4d9bc2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9285bc8-3fc1-4454-85c9-d55f0e5ce385
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
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 15 Sep 2027 1-2 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
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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