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Server Virtualisation Refresh

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE

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11 Dec 2025 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

On 23rd November 2025, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire completed a procurement process titled "Server Virtualisation Refresh". The procurement, which falls under the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies, involved the purchase of a highly resilient and high-performance virtual server hosting platform. This procurement was part of a limited process, specifically through a further competition using the CCS Framework RM6098, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contracting process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Specialist Computer Centre, a large-scale supplier based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, for the amount of £480,503.99. The contract includes support and maintenance for the life of the contract, with potential optional extensions of two periods of two years each. The initiative was part of efforts to enhance public order and safety in various regions across the UK.

This tender represents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced computing infrastructure and server solutions. Companies with expertise in delivering robust, high-performance virtual server environments, along with associated support and maintenance, would find this type of contract beneficial for business growth. Additionally, businesses experienced in navigating framework agreements, like the CCS RM6098, will be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. Firms looking to increase their footprint within public sector contracts, particularly in the realm of information technology services supporting law enforcement agencies, are encouraged to engage in similar tenders to leverage their expertise and expand their business in the public safety sector.

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Notice Title

Server Virtualisation Refresh

Notice Description

Leicestershire Police are looking to purchase a new highly resilient, high performance, virtual server hosting platform with support and maintenance included for the life of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Leicestershire Police are looking to purchase a new highly resilient, high performance, virtual server hosting platform with support and maintenance included for the life of the contract.

Options: 2 optional extension periods of 2 years each.

Procurement Information

Further competiton via CCS RM6098.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f440
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082191-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,503 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20253 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Simran Gill
Contact Email
simran.gill@leics.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 2BX
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRE

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