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Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Licences plus Support

WARWICKSHIRE POLICE

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has finalized the award stage in the procurement process for the supply of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Licences and Support for Warwickshire Police, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded to Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, was initiated through a direct call-off from the BlueLight Commercial framework and is compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract covers an initial period of 29 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The total value of the contract for the initial term is GBP 142,668.86, potentially rising to GBP 213,678.67 if the extension is utilized. The procurement category is goods, specifically under the CPV code for Software Package and Information Systems, indicating its relevance to software and information technology sectors.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and software sector, particularly those experienced in automation and supportive consultancy services. The opportunity is well-suited to companies that can leverage framework agreements, illustrating the importance of strategic partnerships within the public sector. Given the focus on software and IT infrastructure, SMEs with relevant expertise might find this an area ripe for growth if they can align with larger framework agreements and maintain competitive offerings for RPA solutions. Continued or future partnerships with entities such as Warwickshire Police could further consolidate market positioning for these companies within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Licences plus Support

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has awarded a contract for the continued provision of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Licences plus Support for Warwickshire Police. This was a direct award via BlueLight Commercial framework reference BLC0206 Robotics Process Automation (RPA) and associated Consultancy and Professional Services Lot 1 RPA Software Licences, and is therefore PCRs 2015 compliant. The initial term of the contract is 29 months to replace and co-term existing RPA licences, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the end of the initial term. The contract value is for the initial term, the higher value represents an estimated figure if the 12 month extension option is used with an increase based on current CPI but the contract value may also increase if more licences are required, additional licences are not currently foreseen to be required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d52f86-039d-4408-abbd-6f4f54712afa
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£213,678 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,668 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 11 Jun 2028 2-3 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
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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