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ADF Pro NS

SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY

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29 Sep 2025 at 18:13

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk Constabulary has recently completed a selective procurement process for the "ADF Pro NS" subscription services, with the procurement falling under the services category and classified under CPV code 79980000. Situated in Ipswich, the organisation's address is Martlesham Police HQ, with the procurement targeting the East of England region. The contract, valued at GBP 156,780.35, was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC on 26th September 2025, following a procurement method of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2028.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it demonstrates the demand for subscription services within the public sector. Companies specialising in IT services and software subscription management, particularly those already aligned with framework agreements, would find lucrative prospects in similar projects. With the contract's successful bidder being SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale organisation, other businesses striving for growth can seek to partner or mirror such offerings to enhance their market bids.

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Notice Title

ADF Pro NS

Notice Description

ADF pro subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2842c83-6c1b-4690-9f34-7e75f34a72bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e5fc291-fd88-426d-b1bb-36400d9bb807
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,780 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,780 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 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
SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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