--- title: "Cisco Enterprise Agreement for the Police Forces of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-501ae895-e00e-4cb8-bfba-883659e8c1f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-501ae895-e00e-4cb8-bfba-883659e8c1f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-501ae895-e00e-4cb8-bfba-883659e8c1f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-501ae895-e00e-4cb8-bfba-883659e8c1f7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE AND THE BEDFORDSHIRE CHIEF CONSTABLE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE CHIEF CONSTABLE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE AND THE HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2026-07-27" --- # Cisco Enterprise Agreement for the Police Forces of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE AND THE BEDFORDSHIRE CHIEF CONSTABLE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE CHIEF CONSTABLE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE AND THE HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-501ae895-e00e-4cb8-bfba-883659e8c1f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-501ae895-e00e-4cb8-bfba-883659e8c1f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-501ae895-e00e-4cb8-bfba-883659e8c1f7.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, along with their respective Chief Constables, have completed a procurement process for a Cisco Enterprise Agreement. This contract pertains to software-related services classified under CPV code 72260000 and involves the licensing of Cisco infrastructure for the police forces within these regions. Awarded on 21st July 2026 and starting on 23rd July 2026, the contract term spans five years until 22nd July 2031. The procurement was carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement under the HeathTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework and has a contract value of £1,752,895.05, reflecting the infrastructure requirements and potential annual adjustments. The procurement stage is at "award," and delivery is focused in the East of England. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, consulting, and support, especially those capable of managing substantial infrastructure projects within the public safety sector. However, the opportunity is less suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to its scale and particular requirements. Businesses with expertise in adapting and integrating Cisco systems will find this contract advantageous as it offers the chance to collaborate with respected public service entities and potentially influence future technology strategies across multiple regional police forces. The supplier awarded the contract is Softcat plc, an established entity within the IT services industry. ## Notice Cisco Enterprise Agreement for the Police Forces of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. Provision of an Enterprise Agreement (EA) to cover the licencing of Cisco infrastructure within the Police Forces of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. This is a 5-year agreement awarded using the HeathTrust Europe ICT Solutions 3 framework. The contract value is based on the Force's initial requirements. Infrastructure changes may dictate variations in this contract in line with those revised requirements. The contract cost may vary annually as new products are added to the agreement or obsolete products are replaced as outlined within the Mini-Competition tender document, permissible under PCR2015, Regulation 72(1)(a). These variations are limited to PS575,000 over the duration of the agreement. The commercial aspect of this will be managed separately to the arrangement for the initial agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91b0daf-60df-41ff-8c52-844982876f0a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jul 2026 | | Contract period | 22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,752,895 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,177,895 | | 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE AND THE BEDFORDSHIRE CHIEF CONSTABLE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE CHIEF CONSTABLE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE AND THE HERTFORDSHIRE | | Locality | WYMONDHAM | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR18 0WW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | South Norfolk | | Electoral ward | South Wymondham | | Westminster constituency | South Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOFTCAT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2026 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91b0daf-60df-41ff-8c52-844982876f0a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91b0daf-60df-41ff-8c52-844982876f0a 27th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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