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Centurion - License, support and maintenance

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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28 Mar 2025 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed the procurement process titled "Centurion - License, support and maintenance". This tender falls under the "System maintenance services" category, with the contracting authority located at Staffordshire Police HQ in Stafford (postal code ST18 0YY). The competitive quotation process, which was below the threshold, aimed to secure support and maintenance for various licenses required for internal investigations and vetting management, spanning several international locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This contract began on 1 April 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2027.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in system maintenance services, particularly those capable of providing robust support for licensing and vetting management software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender particularly appealing due to its nature and scope. Companies that can offer technical support, particularly to public sector bodies such as police forces, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The awarded supplier, Force Information Systems Ltd, suggests that larger corporations also have a competitive presence in this sector. This tender underscores the significant business prospects available within the public sector for those providing specialised technology and support solutions.

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Notice Title

Centurion - License, support and maintenance

Notice Description

Centurion - Vetting Management (65 Licences) Short Term Gatekeeper - Internal Investigations (100+ Licences) required to ensure Core-Vet onboarding is completed. Gateway 100+ Users 01/04/2024 - 30/09/2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1543a2a-459d-48ed-b048-fd4e3bd22b5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a1c604-0d4c-40ff-a389-e0c61ccf3712
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Steve Morris
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

FORCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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