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Pronto

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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07 Apr 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Mobile Phone Software, titled "Pronto," was managed by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire. The process falls under the industry-specific software package category, classified with the CPV code 48100000. The tender, which has reached the award stage, was completed with the procurement method of a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2031. The goods are to be delivered to various locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and others across Europe and globally.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software industry, particularly those specialising in mobile phone software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable candidates for this project. The awarded contract was won by Softcat Ltd, a large-scale supplier, indicating that similar large entities could potentially benefit from participating in future similar tenders. The deployment across diverse geographical areas extends the reach of participating businesses, thus creating robust opportunities for business growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

Pronto

Notice Description

Mobile Phone Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68355c97-46ef-4153-9da8-7c6bd1a54225
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe49e0e-3750-4ce1-9c0b-49028b449fc3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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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