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Datastax Enterprise

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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08 Jul 2025 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands conducted a direct procurement process for the provision of database software and Datastax Graph capabilities, awarding the contract to DataStax, Inc. Based in Birmingham, UK, the buying organisation completed the award on 3rd July 2025, and the contract is set to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting industry-specific software packages, and employs a "Below threshold - without competition" approach, indicating a focused and streamlined process for acquiring the necessary software tools. The contract's total value amounts to GBP 86,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software provision, particularly those with expertise in industry-specific solutions. Although this project was awarded without competition, similar contracts may be suitable for organisations that can demonstrate the ability to provide tailored software solutions, especially within public sector frameworks. Large software development companies like the successful bidder, DataStax, Inc., are well-positioned to engage with such projects, as they bring scalability and advanced technical capabilities to support significant public authority needs.

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Notice Title

Datastax Enterprise

Notice Description

Provision of database software and Datastax Graph capabilities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055acf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038083-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£86,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
Katie Fletcher
Contact Email
katie.fletcher@westmidlands.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6DG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATASTAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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