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The Provision of Network Maintenance

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE

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03 Mar 2026 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Provision of Network Maintenance was conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically for the maintenance of data network equipment, and is situated in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage following a direct award via the Northamptonshire Police ICT Framework. The completion date of the award process was on the 3rd of March 2026, and the contract was duly signed on the 30th of January 2026. The procurement was done through a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by its compliance and specific IT framework arrangement. One contract lot was cancelled; however, an active contract worth £1,880,000 was awarded to Softcat Plc for related services in multiple UK regions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in network support and maintenance services, especially large suppliers with robust capabilities in data network equipment upkeep. Notably, the possibility of an extension for two additional years could provide long-term engagement and revenue for well-suited suppliers who can deliver competitive service rates and maintain high standards of service delivery. Suppliers with existing frameworks or experience working within police ICT environments may find this procurement advantageous, leveraging their market position in offering structured maintenance services for law enforcement agencies across various UK regions.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Network Maintenance

Notice Description

The Provision of Network Maintenance for Leicestershire Police.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Network Maintenance for Leicestershire Police

Options: Potential extension of 2 further years.

Procurement Information

Compliant direct award via Northamptonshire Police ICT Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066175
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019188-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,880,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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