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Pronto

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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08 Apr 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, involves the completion of a contract titled "Pronto" under the industry category of "Industry specific software package". This tender is concerned with procuring a digital app and electronic notebook designed to streamline officer workflows, facilitating data entry, report submission, and database checks via mobile devices. It covers the UK region and follows a limited procurement method due to the technical integration required with existing systems, bypassing the need for a prior published call for competition. The tender, categorized under the goods procurement method, has reached the award stage with the contract signed on 8th April 2026. The awarded contract with Softcat Ltd, valued at £3,296,624, aims to provide this sophisticated software solution. Initially, the procurement was considered under a framework direct award, with an optional extension for an additional five years, although this lot was ultimately cancelled.

This tender presents business growth opportunities specifically for businesses skilled in developing and providing bespoke software solutions tailored to meet rigorous technical integration requirements. Companies with expertise in mobile technology solutions, particularly within public safety or law enforcement sectors, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in this space. Furthermore, by securing similar contracts, businesses can gain credibility and visibility, positioning themselves as key suppliers in the specialised software market within the public sector. Such tenders facilitate an advantageous environment for businesses that can demonstrate a capacity to integrate proprietary solutions with existing government systems, ensuring seamless functionality and efficiency advancements.

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Notice Title

Pronto

Notice Description

Digital app and electronic notebook - streamlines officer workflows enabling data entry, report submission, and database checks directly from mobile devices

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award via a Framework

Options: Option for an additional 5 years

Procurement Information

Software is integrated into the authorities systems and infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ded
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031915-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,296,624 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks 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
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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