Award

Policing National Management Centre - NEP

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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Award

02 Mar 2026 at 11:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

26 Feb 2026 at 10:19

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has engaged in a procurement process for the Policing National Management Centre - NEP, focusing on annual membership subscriptions related to software-related services. Situated in Stafford, UK, the buying organisation's initiative aligns with sub-central government procurement requirements. The contract, classified under services and valued at £358,648 gross, is pending award to the Police Digital Service, located in London. The direct award procurement method indicates a streamlined selection, with the contract period set to commence on 31 March 2026, concluding on 30 March 2027. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 11 March 2026, reflecting compliance with regulatory standards.

The procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in software-related services, particularly those capable of aligning with governmental technology frameworks. Large-scale service providers, such as those with proprietary intellectual property rights, would find this tender suitable, offering a chance to enhance their visibility and engagement with public authorities. The direct award mechanism fosters potential for businesses to forge robust relationships with public sector entities, supporting strategic initiatives within the region. Such engagements can bolster a company's reputation and expand its operational scope within the United Kingdom's digital procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Policing National Management Centre - NEP

Notice Description

Annual membership subscription for Policing National Management Centre

Procurement Information

Annual membership subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018346-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£298,873 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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