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F5 Renewal for SYP and HP

SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS

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Award

14 Aug 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Police Headquarters has procured F5 licenses focusing on software package and information systems, targeting the industry category of information technology. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, this procurement stage has reached the award stage, having concluded on 14th August 2025 with the contract period beginning the following day and extending until 14th August 2028. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £284,076.23. The awarded supplier is Insight Direct (Uk) Limited.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure and software solutions, particularly those experienced with F5 networking systems. Large-scale IT service providers or those with a proven track record in delivering complex network solutions would be well-suited to engage in such tenders. Though the contract suitability does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, it is an excellent opportunity for well-established firms to enhance their portfolios in delivering robust software solutions to public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

F5 Renewal for SYP and HP

Notice Description

F5 licenses for SYP and HP. The F5 BIG-IP network allows for the delivery, security, performance, and availability of web applications, as well as the availability of servers, cloud resources, data storage devices, and other networking components via the mobile devices used by officers and staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdef91c0-292c-4d32-90d4-c9f9682b8b91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e67cf27c-2707-4bf9-b434-e6b4f999a6ce
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£284,076 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£284,076 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2028 3-4 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
SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Contact Name
Paul Armstrong
Contact Email
paul.armstrong@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 2EH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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