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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed the procurement process for "Managed IT Training Services," targeting the Education and Training Services industry category. This procurement was executed through a selective method under a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £300,000, with a possibility of extension for up to four years, initially starting from 28th May 2026. The location for the services delivery covers the United Kingdom, with the buyer operating from Staffordshire Police Headquarters, Stafford. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract award to QA LIMITED, which is an SME based in London. The contract process ensures compliance with the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT training services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive solutions to public sector clients across the UK. SMEs like QA LIMITED will benefit from the structured framework agreement, allowing for both stability and potential for growth through extensions. Companies with expertise in education and training services will find this type of engagement ideal to enhance their portfolio and strengthen their position in the public sector market. This contract sets a robust foundation for long-term cooperation between the supplier and a strategic public authority, thus offering potential business development and scaling opportunities for providers equipped to meet such demands.

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Notice Title

Managed IT Training Services

Notice Description

Managed Training Services Description of possible extension: 2 x 12 month (1+!) The estimated contract value of PS300,000 reflects anticipated expenditure over the full possible contract term, comprising of the initial 2-year period with the option to extend twice for a further one year each (2 + 1+1). This estimate is derived from historical spend and forecast demand and is provided for procurement transparency only. It does not create a contractual commitment as to volume, frequency or value of services required under this agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069093
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053019-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 27 May 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 AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Additional Buyers

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
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

QA

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