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Provision of Huddle Official User Licences

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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12 Jan 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Huddle Official User Licences" was conducted by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, located in Stafford, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 48311000, pertains to a document management software package in the services industry category. It utilised a 'selective' procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process concluded with an award stage, completed on 12th January 2026. The selected supplier for this contract, valued at £27,600, is Ideagen Huddle. The contract is set to start on 28th March 2026 and end on 27th March 2028. All deliveries are specified to various locations including the United Kingdom and other regions worldwide, such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses proficient in document management software services, especially those capable of providing efficient and reliable digital solutions. While the contract for this particular tender has been awarded to a large supplier, the process underlines the possibility for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in future similar tenders. Innovative companies in the software and technology sectors could find value in pursuing such opportunities, particularly if they can connect with or become part of framework agreements used by public sector bodies. The Staffordshire-based commissioning highlights a strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to partner with local law enforcement and emergency services in the UK.

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Notice Title

Provision of Huddle Official User Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Huddle Official User Licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8248639-c124-46fe-9472-e18ca43346fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3a0ce0-a7c2-4f59-b827-d82653ad7a08
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48311000 - Document management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2028 2-3 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 HUDDLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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