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Crash Recovery Licences

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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02 Feb 2026 at 11:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Crash Recovery Licences" was conducted by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, located at Staffordshire Police HQ, Weston Road, Stafford, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically industry-specific software development services. The tender, identified as ocds-h6vhtk-0613fb, was managed through a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded and signed on 6th November 2025 and is set to run until 5th November 2026. This contract, awarded to Bliksund AS, a large supplier based in Grimstad, Norway, is valued at £32,070, with a total gross amount of £38,484.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development services, specifically in creating crash recovery solutions. It represents a lucrative opportunity for companies familiar with the public sector software requirements, particularly those targeting law enforcement agencies. Businesses with a strong track record of delivering similar services efficiently and at competitive prices without the need for extensive competition may find such tenders to be excellent avenues for growth and securing steady revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crash Recovery Licences

Notice Description

Crash Recovery Licences 2025-2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008859-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,070 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Laura Widdows
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

BLIKSUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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