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title: "N-Central Licences"
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buyer: "POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# N-Central Licences

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f138918c-9e26-4c93-9d6d-d7a446cf6e06

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "N-Central Licences" was conducted by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract having been awarded to Softcat Ltd on 2 February 2026. The contractual period for this agreement runs from 25 October 2025 to 24 October 2027. The final tender period ended on 24 October 2025, and the location coverage includes the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, making it a widespread opportunity in the IT services sector.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT services. With the provision open to covering extensive geographic regions such as Europe and the rest of the world, businesses with robust logistics and service delivery capabilities will find this contract beneficial to establish or expand their footprint. Companies like Softcat Ltd, with a strong background in providing IT solutions, are well-suited to compete and thrive in such tenders. SMEs with the potential to partner in framework agreements are encouraged to align with similar opportunities in the future to leverage their niche expertise.

## Notice

N-Able N-Central Professional/MSP 600 licenses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e57bcfa-0b99-485c-af3e-9d8f43eaae96 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 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

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

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e57bcfa-0b99-485c-af3e-9d8f43eaae96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e57bcfa-0b99-485c-af3e-9d8f43eaae96
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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