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Cisco Enterprise Agreement for the Police Forces of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE AND THE BEDFORDSHIRE CHIEF CONSTABLE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE CHIEF CONSTABLE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE AND THE HERTFORDSHIRE

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27 Jul 2026 at 11:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, along with their respective Chief Constables, have completed a procurement process for a Cisco Enterprise Agreement. This contract pertains to software-related services classified under CPV code 72260000 and involves the licensing of Cisco infrastructure for the police forces within these regions. Awarded on 21st July 2026 and starting on 23rd July 2026, the contract term spans five years until 22nd July 2031. The procurement was carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement under the HeathTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework and has a contract value of £1,752,895.05, reflecting the infrastructure requirements and potential annual adjustments. The procurement stage is at "award," and delivery is focused in the East of England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, consulting, and support, especially those capable of managing substantial infrastructure projects within the public safety sector. However, the opportunity is less suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to its scale and particular requirements. Businesses with expertise in adapting and integrating Cisco systems will find this contract advantageous as it offers the chance to collaborate with respected public service entities and potentially influence future technology strategies across multiple regional police forces. The supplier awarded the contract is Softcat plc, an established entity within the IT services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cisco Enterprise Agreement for the Police Forces of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire

Notice Description

Cisco Enterprise Agreement for the Police Forces of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. Provision of an Enterprise Agreement (EA) to cover the licencing of Cisco infrastructure within the Police Forces of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. This is a 5-year agreement awarded using the HeathTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework. The contract value is based on the Force's initial requirements. Infrastructure changes may dictate variations in this contract in line with those revised requirements. The contract cost may vary annually as new products are added to the agreement or obsolete products are replaced as outlined within the Mini-Competition tender document, permissible under PCR2015, Regulation 72(1)(a). These variations are limited to PS575,000 over the duration of the agreement. The commercial aspect of this will be managed separately to the arrangement for the initial agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91b0daf-60df-41ff-8c52-844982876f0a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,752,895 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,177,895 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE AND THE BEDFORDSHIRE CHIEF CONSTABLE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE CHIEF CONSTABLE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE AND THE HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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