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Support and Maintenance for SolarWinds - AWARD

CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:19

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Cheshire Constabulary, located in Cheshire, UK, who has issued a contract titled "Support and Maintenance for SolarWinds." The procurement falls within the software support services industry category and is associated with a location spanning the UK and several international regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. The process is in the award stage, having been completed with its award published on 10th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 22nd February 2026 and conclude on 21st February 2029. This procurement is a direct award under CCS RM1557.4 (G-Cloud 14) Lot 2, focusing on services needed for network traffic monitoring software maintenance and support.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software support and maintenance services. The awarded supplier, (Legacy)_PROSPERON NETWORKS LTD, demonstrates the type of business that fits well with such opportunities. Companies equipped to provide specialised software services, particularly those familiar with public sector clients, are likely to benefit greatly. Although this particular procurement has been completed, understanding the requirements and procurement methods can offer insights and competitive advantages for similar future opportunities with public sector organisations such as Cheshire Constabulary. This tender aligns with non-SME and non-VCSE organisations, providing a substantial contract value of approximately £100,260, which would be appealing for mid to large-scale businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support and Maintenance for SolarWinds - AWARD

Notice Description

This is a Direct Award under CCS RM1557.4 (G-CLoud 14) Lot 2. The support and maintenance for network traffic monitoring software - SolarWinds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cfbebde-a6ce-4550-9ee3-40f488d072af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61c43896-38b8-4e54-832b-03a66a68562f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

72261000 - Software support services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,260 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,206 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2029 3-4 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
CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
Gregor Livingstone
Contact Email
gregor.livingstone@cheshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01606 366469

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

(LEGACY)_PROSPERON NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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