Planning

Public Cloud Services

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 16:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is in the planning stage of procuring public cloud services, as indicated by the pipeline notice published on 26th May 2026. This initiative aims to provide IT services such as data storage, compute processing power, and network support and training. Located in Birmingham, UK, the contract spans from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2030, with an estimated gross contract value of GBP 2,333,200. Interested parties should be aware that the planned future notice date for this procurement is set for 21st December 2026, highlighting the importance of preparing for competitive tender submissions.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in internet services and IT support. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive cloud solutions tailored to governmental needs will find this contract favourable due to its extended duration and substantial financial value. Businesses offering competitive, innovative cloud services, including data management and IT training, are well-positioned to secure a lucrative partnership, aligning with industry demands and driving growth through public sector collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Cloud Services

Notice Description

Public cloud services providing the Authority with IT services such as data storage, compute processing power as well as network support and training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049198-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,944,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Dec 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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