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Secure Web Gateway (Forcepoint)

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire having completed a contract for the implementation of a Secure Web Gateway, specifically Forcepoint Web Security with Enhanced Support. As a public authority under sub-central government, they have engaged in a direct procurement method without competition, indicating a below-threshold and light-touch approach under the UKPGA legislation. The contract was awarded to Softcat Ltd, a large supplier based in Marlow. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract signed on 17 February 2026, starting on 1 April 2026 and concluding by 31 March 2028. The industry category pertains to software-related services, and the main geographical focus for delivery is within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those offering enhanced security solutions. The direct procurement method suggests that companies adept at forming strategic relationships with public authorities may find prospects for future collaborations. Softcat Ltd was chosen to deliver on this requirement, exemplifying how large-scale vendors with robust service capabilities can benefit from these procurements. Businesses involved in cybersecurity, web security solutions, and related technologies will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders within this domain.

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Notice Title

Secure Web Gateway (Forcepoint)

Notice Description

Forcepoint Web Security &Enhanced Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018010-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,854 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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