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Data Circuits - Data Centre

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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24 Apr 2026 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed its procurement process for Data Circuits at their Data Centre. This tender falls under the industry category of software-related services, classified with CPV code 72260000, and covers locations in the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Oversea Territories and the Isle of Man. The procurement was initiated through a tender, using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has been reached, and the contract period extends from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2031. The tender period concluded on 17th February 2026, with key documentation published on 24th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the software services sector, despite it not being specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSE organisations. Companies like Virgin Media Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the large-scale operations that are well-suited to this procurement. The tender's broad geographical reach provides multiple avenues for business expansion and collaboration. Organisations with the capability to deliver software-related services on a large scale, while meeting diverse location needs, stand in a strong position to compete and benefit from future similar projects.

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Notice Title

Data Circuits - Data Centre

Notice Description

Circuits for Data Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5df90fd-6cce-44d1-92b6-15a30366be17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/332e016b-9df5-4075-a3ef-f832c572c775
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
Not specified
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
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

VIRGIN MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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