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N-Central Licences

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "N-Central Licences" was conducted by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract having been awarded to Softcat Ltd on 2 February 2026. The contractual period for this agreement runs from 25 October 2025 to 24 October 2027. The final tender period ended on 24 October 2025, and the location coverage includes the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, making it a widespread opportunity in the IT services sector.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT services. With the provision open to covering extensive geographic regions such as Europe and the rest of the world, businesses with robust logistics and service delivery capabilities will find this contract beneficial to establish or expand their footprint. Companies like Softcat Ltd, with a strong background in providing IT solutions, are well-suited to compete and thrive in such tenders. SMEs with the potential to partner in framework agreements are encouraged to align with similar opportunities in the future to leverage their niche expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

N-Central Licences

Notice Description

N-Able N-Central Professional/MSP 600 licenses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e57bcfa-0b99-485c-af3e-9d8f43eaae96
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2027 1-2 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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