Award

Managed IT Training Services

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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01 May 2026 at 14:44

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01 May 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, focuses on the provision of Managed IT Training Services. This initiative falls under the education and training services sector, based in Staffordshire, UK. The procurement, tagged as a contract award, reached the award stage on 1st May 2026, with a contract commencing on 22nd May 2026 and running until 21st May 2028. Operating under a framework agreement, this non-competitive selective procurement was intended to meet service needs via the established framework. The total contract value is estimated at £300,000, reflecting projected expenses over its full potential duration of up to four years, including two potential one-year renewals.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in IT training services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive training solutions tailored to public sector needs. Businesses that can leverage existing frameworks and have experience in public service provision in the education sector are well-suited to compete. The assured contract period and possible renewals provide a stable business growth environment, allowing for strategic planning and long-term service improvements. This tender, awarded to QALtd (Qi) based in Slough, highlights a favourable engagement for organisations looking to expand their footprint in public sector training services.

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Notice Title

Managed IT Training Services

Notice Description

Provision of a Managed IT Training Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069093
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040673-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

QALTD (QI

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