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title: "Business Objects - Data Services and Data Quality Tool (Acuma)"
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buyer: "POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# Business Objects - Data Services and Data Quality Tool (Acuma)

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ca8400f-1b00-4809-ade1-df5b24cd49a2

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## Summary

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed the award stage of a procurement process for "Business Objects - Data Services and Data Quality Tool (Acuma)" targeting the industry specific software package sector. This process was conducted under a limited procurement method described as a competitive quotation, suitable for contracts below the threshold. The contract, awarded to Softcat Ltd, will be active throughout 2026, commencing on 1st January and concluding on 31st December 2026. This tender was initially open until 17th December 2025, with its services encompassing various regions such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

This procurement offers significant growth potential for businesses within the IT services and software provision sectors, particularly those specialising in data services and quality tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities given the competitive quotation method. The expansive application of the tools across multiple global regions also hints at broad business engagement possibilities post-contract execution. With the award now confirmed, businesses can explore collaborative opportunities or prepare for future tenders under similar scopes.

## Notice

Business Objects - Data Services and Data Quality Tool

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c301d9-72af-4c7a-90cb-1194b55b0e03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c301d9-72af-4c7a-90cb-1194b55b0e03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c301d9-72af-4c7a-90cb-1194b55b0e03
  14th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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