Award

Commvault Back up System

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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Award

12 Sep 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has concluded a procurement process for a Commvault Back up System. The buyer sought a solution classified under CPV code 48710000, which pertains to backup or recovery software packages. This specific process was part of a call-off from a framework agreement using the selective procurement method. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with Softcat Ltd appointed as the supplier. Key timelines included the tender period closing on 12th September 2025 and the contract commencing on 29th September 2025, running through to 3rd November 2026. The goods will be delivered across various locations, including the UK and other global territories, making this a geographically wide-ranging contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in digital solutions, particularly those specialising in backup and recovery software, providing a platform for growth and diversification. The inclusion of SMEs and VCSEs in the suitability criteria highlights an openness to collaborate with a range of business sizes, fostering inclusive business growth. Companies able to leverage their expertise in software frameworks and prepared to operate in multiple locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, would find themselves well-placed to engage with such procurement processes in future calls from similar frameworks.

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Notice Title

Commvault Back up System

Notice Description

Commvault Back up System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8845c5b-6dcf-402c-a171-013dbffc849d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9989fcae-1717-4ec1-968e-bd5b741fcaf3
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

48710000 - Backup or recovery 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
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 3 Nov 2026 1-2 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
Laura Widdows
Contact Email
commercialservices@staffordshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01785232385

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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