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title: "SN DELL Support"
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buyer: "POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE"
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# SN DELL Support

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b98fc83-288c-4cd2-8100-613113fabd39

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire and is titled "SN DELL Support." This contract falls under the IT services industry category, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used was a limited, competitive quotation approach, falling below threshold levels. This process has concluded with the completion of the award stage. The main project location is the Staffordshire Police HQ in Stafford, UK, with the service providing a broad coverage area including the UK and various other territories. Key dates include the tender period ending on 12 January 2025 and the contract running from 11 February 2025 to 10 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in hardware support and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable candidates for such contracts, allowing them to leverage their agility and specialised knowledge to gain contracts with public institutions. By successfully securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their credibility and expand their client base within the public sector, providing a solid foundation for further growth and access to future procurement opportunities. Specialist Computer Centres Plc, a large organisation, was selected as the supplier, indicating the potential value found in forming partnerships or collaborations with experienced resellers for competitive quoting.

## Notice

The support contract for our main storage went out of contract on the 10th February 2025. IT have a hardware failure in the cluster which needs to be resolved ASAP, leaving it to long could put the force at risk of an outage. Dell requested quotes from reseller partners, with SCC giving the most competitive quote. Softcat also responded. Approval was given to accept one quote and reinstate the support with immediate effect.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2527bd-d6c5-4373-aa2c-d4afba8d88fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 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 | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2527bd-d6c5-4373-aa2c-d4afba8d88fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b2527bd-d6c5-4373-aa2c-d4afba8d88fd
  23rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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