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title: "Covert System - CycComms"
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published: "2025-11-28"
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# Covert System - CycComms

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ffcfa80-ec35-4f9e-b84c-ac1847ee8d7f

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Covert System - CycComms" project has been conducted by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire. The contract, classified under software-related services (CPV code 72260000), was concluded on 28th November 2025. It involves delivering services across multiple locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories over a contract period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award has been made to Geoff Smith Associates Ltd.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in software-related services, particularly those capable of supporting covert systems operations. Companies with experience in framework agreements and those structured to meet the needs of a long-term contract involving diverse geographical regions will find it well-suited. While the tender process supports SMEs, it presents a robust case for larger enterprises with the capacity to deliver complex systems across various locations. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business profiles, creating potential for future collaborations with major public sector entities.

## Notice

Covert System - CycComms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/064f489d-0373-47e5-ac68-f3656cc9c4ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| 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 | GEOFF SMITH ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/064f489d-0373-47e5-ac68-f3656cc9c4ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/064f489d-0373-47e5-ac68-f3656cc9c4ae
  28th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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