Award

(FARS) Wifi solution revenue costs

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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Award

13 Mar 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has concluded a procurement process for a Wifi solution revenue costs project in the internet services industry. The contract was awarded to GCI Network Solutions Limited, a Nasstar company, for a total value of £462,515. The procurement method involved a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 19th February 2026 and will run through to 18th February 2027, covering a broad geographical scope including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This stage of the process is marked as 'Award', with the award notice published on 13th March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in internet services, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale contracts. While the awarded supplier was a large enterprise, the framework agreement allows other selective opportunities within the same sector. Companies wishing to expand their capabilities in similar service provisions and those with an interest in regional and international coverage could find future prospects in this area beneficial. Engaging in contracts with governmental agencies such as Staffordshire's Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner can enhance credibility and open further doors within public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

(FARS) Wifi solution revenue costs

Notice Description

Wifi solution revenue costs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc65d4c8-7006-4b27-b6ce-7285a089bfa2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00922e1a-1d6b-4fe8-829d-4a5686e096b1
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

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£462,515 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 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
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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

GCI NETWORK SOLUTIONS LIMITED (A NASSTAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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