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Provision of a Community Engagement Platform

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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28 Nov 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of a Community Engagement Platform, specifically for Neighbourhood Alerts. This process, initiated as a direct procurement method, was conducted without competition under the threshold. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified under the provision of services to the community industry. Located in Staffordshire with the headquarters in Stafford, the contract was awarded on 28th November 2025, and the contract period extends from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028. The awarded supplier is VISAV Limited, based in Nottingham, indicating a focus on engaging both local and regional expertise for this critical community service.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs, like VISAV Limited, especially those specialising in digital solutions for community engagement. Businesses that offer robust, scalable platforms for community communications and alerts can gain a foothold in the public sector. By securing such contracts, companies strengthen their portfolio and can expand their service offerings to other governmental organisations. The emphasis on efficient procurement methods and direct sourcing can appeal particularly to smaller, agile businesses that can meet specific service needs without extensive competitive tendering processes.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Community Engagement Platform

Notice Description

Provision of a Community Engagement Platform (Neighbourhood Alerts)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078124-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,943 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Rachel Smith
Contact Email
commercialservices@staffordshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01785232385

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

VISAV

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