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title: "Centurion - License, support and maintenance"
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# Centurion - License, support and maintenance

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1543a2a-459d-48ed-b048-fd4e3bd22b5a

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## Summary

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed the procurement process titled "Centurion - License, support and maintenance". This tender falls under the "System maintenance services" category, with the contracting authority located at Staffordshire Police HQ in Stafford (postal code ST18 0YY). The competitive quotation process, which was below the threshold, aimed to secure support and maintenance for various licenses required for internal investigations and vetting management, spanning several international locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This contract began on 1 April 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2027.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in system maintenance services, particularly those capable of providing robust support for licensing and vetting management software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender particularly appealing due to its nature and scope. Companies that can offer technical support, particularly to public sector bodies such as police forces, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The awarded supplier, Force Information Systems Ltd, suggests that larger corporations also have a competitive presence in this sector. This tender underscores the significant business prospects available within the public sector for those providing specialised technology and support solutions.

## Notice

Centurion - Vetting Management (65 Licences) Short Term Gatekeeper - Internal Investigations (100+ Licences) required to ensure Core-Vet onboarding is completed. Gateway 100+ Users 01/04/2024 - 30/09/2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a1c604-0d4c-40ff-a389-e0c61ccf3712 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 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 | FORCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50324100 - System maintenance services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a1c604-0d4c-40ff-a389-e0c61ccf3712

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a1c604-0d4c-40ff-a389-e0c61ccf3712
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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