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Quality Management System

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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20 Apr 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Quality Management System" contract was conducted by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, focusing on an industry-specific software package. This procurement follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage commenced on 26 January 2026, with the contract spanning until 25 January 2028. Although the procurement process is now complete, the tender period concluded on 11 December 2025. The procurement is classified under the goods category, with deliveries to various locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, by offering specialised software package services to support forensic quality management. It is ideally suited for businesses proficient in delivering industry-specific solutions and software packages. Ideagen Gael Ltd, a large-scale supplier, was successfully awarded the contract. Businesses in the software development sector, especially those with expertise in quality management systems, can find such opportunities valuable for expanding their portfolio and reach. The diverse delivery locations offer further potential for cross-regional engagement and business expansion.

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Notice Title

Quality Management System

Notice Description

Forensic Quality Management System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8e3682d-f692-418b-8b1d-345ee74c8d3c
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

48100000 - Industry specific 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
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2028 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
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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

IDEAGEN GAEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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