Award

Veritas - Netbackup

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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Award

27 Oct 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Veritas - Netbackup" has reached the award stage and is managed by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, with headquarters located in Stafford, United Kingdom. The industry category is software support services, identified by the CPV code 72261000. The tender was pursued through a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold. The procurement process is complete as of 27th October 2025, with an award notice published on the same date. The contract period extends from 31st October 2025 to 1st November 2026. The geographic areas served by the contract include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in software support services. Organisations that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in such procurement processes due to the suitability criteria. The awarded supplier is Specialist Computer Centres Plc, indicative of opportunities for businesses capable of offering competitive and specialised IT support solutions. Companies in similar sectors can gain valuable experience and visibility by engaging in public procurement processes like this, which can lead to further business opportunities in related fields.

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Notice Title

Veritas - Netbackup

Notice Description

Veritas - Netbackup

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52d31c81-5954-44fb-8e42-ccabb6505bdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fc3f3f3-e6c1-48fd-82ff-e044980ac443
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 1 Nov 2026 1-2 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 & 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
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

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