Award

DEAMS and BWV Solution

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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20 Oct 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DEAMS and BWV Solution" was conducted by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, related to data storage services within the services sector. It took place in the UK and has now reached the award stage as of 20th October 2025. The procurement adopted a limited method, specifically awarding the contract without prior publication of a call for competition, underpinned by technical necessity due to the lack of suitable alternatives. The contract was signed on 16th October 2025, valued at £9,200,000, with Axon Public Safety UK Ltd being the awarded supplier. The procurement ensures continuity in digital evidence management and body-worn video solutions already in use, reducing risks and promoting interoperability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mission-critical digital evidence solutions, especially those capable of offering proven interoperability with existing infrastructure. Companies with advanced technological capabilities that eliminate competition due to technical uniqueness stand to benefit most. The emphasis on such solutions highlights the growing focus on technological integration within public safety frameworks, providing potential growth avenues for businesses offering next-generation data management solutions and partnership opportunities in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

DEAMS and BWV Solution

Notice Description

New contract for Axon BWV and DEAMS Enterprise solution. NOTICE PERIOD relates to the AI tool - 3 months notice required prior to 1st anniversary of the 31/3/2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

New contract for Axon BWV and DEAMS Enterprise solution. NOTICE PERIOD relates to the AI tool - 3 months notice required prior to 1st anniversary of the 31/3/2027.

Procurement Information

The contract is awarded under Lot 5: Blue Light Solutions of the RM6259 Framework, which permits direct awards where a suitable solution is identified without further competition. Axon is a proven provider of mission-critical digital evidence and body-worn video solutions, already in use by the force, which reduces implementation risk and ensures interoperability. These factors collectively support the decision to proceed with a direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cff8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066790-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Debra Kingham
Contact Email
commercialservices@staffordshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXON PUBLIC SAFETY

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