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title: "Redaction Software"
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buyer: "POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE"
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# Redaction Software

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef1b432f-43a6-4ef9-88bc-75edc3f4e613

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## Summary

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed the procurement process for redaction software, classified under document management software development services (CPV code: 72212311). This selective tender was called off from a framework agreement and is now in the award stage. The procurement is classified under the services industry category and covers a wide geographic location, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The tender period closed on 16 July 2024, and the contract is set to run from 10 October 2024 to 13 October 2025. The award, published on 29 January 2025, was granted to Softcat Ltd.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in document management software development. Given the broad geographic coverage, businesses capable of delivering software solutions across multiple regions will find this tender advantageous. Additionally, the suitability criteria indicate a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive prospect for diverse business types aiming to expand their public sector client base. The involvement of a large supplier like Softcat Ltd also highlights the potential prestige and scale of working with public sector clients such as the Staffordshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner.

## Notice

Redaction Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f65d03-10e0-45c4-ac51-244b6959ff91 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2025 |
| 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

- 72212311 - Document management software development services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f65d03-10e0-45c4-ac51-244b6959ff91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f65d03-10e0-45c4-ac51-244b6959ff91
  29th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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