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title: "F5 Load Balancer Support"
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buyer: "POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE"
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# F5 Load Balancer Support

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a261cb5b-472a-41cc-8d80-7d4997664e38

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## Summary

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, located at Staffordshire Police HQ, Weston Road, Stafford, is the buying organisation for the procurement titled "F5 Load Balancer Support". This tender falls under the industry category of software-related services. It was part of a selective procurement process using a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is the award phase, with the contracting starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and was completed on 3rd March 2026, with Softcat Ltd awarded as the supplier.

This procurement offers businesses a chance to engage in software-related services, specifically through providing 24/7 premium support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this opportunity, fostering potential growth due to the consistent service delivery required over an extended period. The strategic location in Staffordshire and the scope extending to the United Kingdom and beyond also suggests promising opportunities for expansion and collaboration across regions. Companies experienced in IT support and software services are encouraged to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

## 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/30a84d26-70ec-4622-bb4e-0e00698e8f45 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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

- 3 Mar 2026 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a84d26-70ec-4622-bb4e-0e00698e8f45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a84d26-70ec-4622-bb4e-0e00698e8f45
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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