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Microsoft

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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21 Mar 2025 at 13:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed a procurement process for "Microsoft Licencing, Consultancy and Professional Services" in the IT software package industry category. This tender had a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 21 March 2025, with the contract awarded to Softcat Ltd on 12 March 2025. The contract will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The services will be delivered to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in IT software licences, consultancy, and professional services would be well-suited to compete, given their capabilities to deliver high-quality solutions across multiple regions. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their market reach and enhance their expertise in managing large-scale public sector projects. The buying organisation, Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, has structured the procurement to encourage diverse business participation, fostering competitive growth and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft

Notice Description

Microsoft Licencing, Consultancy and Professional Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c798a509-bf59-4253-b304-9ee2ccb5eb43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111459d8-7753-4c98-8f53-0e205817eea4
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

48517000 - IT 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
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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