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Summary of the contracting process

The College of Policing Limited has completed the procurement process for the provision of HPE Support and Maintenance services, an initiative classified under the Hardware industry category with technical support services. The contract was awarded on 10th July 2026 to Bechtle Limited and is valued at £141,000.92. This contract will commence on 13th July 2026 and conclude on 12th July 2027, with work being delivered to Ryton-on-Dunsmore, England. The procurement was executed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, emphasising the College's commitment to maintaining and supporting their existing hardware infrastructure effectively.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware maintenance and technical support services to showcase and expand their offerings. Although awarded to Bechtle Limited, the tender process utilised here underscores the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in similar opportunities where they can leverage specialised frameworks. Such businesses, whether seeking to establish or grow within the hardware and maintenance sector, should monitor and prepare to capitalise on future calls to reinforce their market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of HPE Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

HPE Support and Maintenance for 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cbf9c2c-d140-4ffe-977b-57418801e285
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbeff4ad-dbae-4deb-8e11-3fde5dd358d7
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROOK
Postcode
CV8 3EN
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Dunsmore
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECHTLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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