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VXRail Support

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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27 Oct 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has awarded a contract for "VXRail Support" focusing on software support services. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 27th October 2025, with the contract being active. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, specifically designed for contracts below a certain financial threshold. The tender period concluded on 19th October 2025, and the contract will run from 22nd October 2025 to 21st October 2027. The services encompass multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and various international territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as reflected in the procurement strategy. Given that the procurement method was a competitive quotation, it is essential for businesses to demonstrate not only technical expertise but also cost-effectiveness. Companies similar to Softcat Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, could deliver growth by leveraging such opportunities in public sector engagements with organisations like the Staffordshire Commissioner. Businesses that can navigate limited competitive processes will benefit from accessing similar contracts aimed at supporting the public sector’s infrastructure needs.

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Notice Title

VXRail Support

Notice Description

Support and Maintenance for VXRail Hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63c60e07-3cfd-4779-a7f2-1b28001f5e70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c04798-256d-4059-9a59-9b48694ba696
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
19 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2027 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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