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title: "F5 Load Balancer Support"
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# F5 Load Balancer Support

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80c8470f-dfcc-416b-b0e3-f1f1bd331e11

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "F5 Load Balancer Support" is managed by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire. This procurement falls under the software-related services category and involves providing 24/7 premium support via Softcat. The process has reached the award stage as of 23rd October 2025. This competitive quotation (below threshold) method has selected Softcat Ltd as the supplier. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement is located in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, with services being delivered to areas including the British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Isle of Man. Although the tender was completed by 9th March 2025, businesses were notified formally of the award on 23rd October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for firms involved in software-related services, such as IT service providers or companies specialising in network infrastructure support and maintenance. Given its suitability for SMEs, businesses with capabilities to provide comprehensive and reliable support services could find this tender aligns well with their offerings. Additionally, companies with experience in managing international service delivery would be well-positioned to leverage this contract for strategic development in their service portfolio, catalysing expansion in the specified locations.

## Notice

24/7 premium support via Softcat to Arrow

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7628835a-a1f7-4a43-bb0f-d4c9ba3aabf0 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7628835a-a1f7-4a43-bb0f-d4c9ba3aabf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7628835a-a1f7-4a43-bb0f-d4c9ba3aabf0
  23rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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