Award

IT Hardware Software and Associate Consumables

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE

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14 Apr 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire involves a contract for IT hardware, software, and associate consumables. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the hardware industry. The contract, titled "IT Hardware Software and Associate Consumables," was awarded on 16th March 2026, following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The project is located throughout regions UKF21 and UKF22. The procurement aimed at improving efficiency by consolidating procurement through a single supplier, enhancing pricing consistency, and simplifying the compliance process, although the initial procurement stage has been cancelled.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT hardware and software provision, especially those keen to establish long-term relationships by providing consistent quality and competitive pricing. With an awarded contract value of £110,000,000, businesses with the capacity to handle large-scale supply and management are well-positioned to compete. SOFTCAT PLC, a large company local to Buckinghamshire and the current supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation suitable for this contract type. The single-supplier arrangement offers business growth opportunities through streamlined processes and guaranteed demand in public order and safety operations.

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Notice Title

IT Hardware Software and Associate Consumables

Notice Description

This new contract introduces a single-supplier arrangement, which means IT hardware, software, and related consumables will be sourced through one provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This new contract introduces a single-supplier arrangement, which means IT hardware, software, and related consumables will be sourced through one provider. This change is designed to: * Improve efficiency by reducing the number of separate procurement exercises. * Streamline processes for ordering, invoicing, and contract management. * Enhance consistency in pricing, quality, and service levels. * Leverage economies of scale, potentially leading to cost savings. * Simplify compliance with terms and conditions, information assurance, and other governance requirements.

Procurement Information

A further competition was run through Northamptonshire Police's ICT Framework - Lot 1 - ICT Strategic Partner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068217
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033816-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 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
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

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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