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F5 Load Balancer Support

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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03 Mar 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, located at Staffordshire Police HQ, Weston Road, Stafford, is the buying organisation for the procurement titled "F5 Load Balancer Support". This tender falls under the industry category of software-related services. It was part of a selective procurement process using a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is the award phase, with the contracting starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and was completed on 3rd March 2026, with Softcat Ltd awarded as the supplier.

This procurement offers businesses a chance to engage in software-related services, specifically through providing 24/7 premium support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this opportunity, fostering potential growth due to the consistent service delivery required over an extended period. The strategic location in Staffordshire and the scope extending to the United Kingdom and beyond also suggests promising opportunities for expansion and collaboration across regions. Companies experienced in IT support and software services are encouraged to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Title

F5 Load Balancer Support

Notice Description

24/7 premium support via Softcat to Arrow

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a261cb5b-472a-41cc-8d80-7d4997664e38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a84d26-70ec-4622-bb4e-0e00698e8f45
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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