---
title: "Cisco CLM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0658bb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX"
published: "2026-02-20"
---

# Cisco CLM

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0658bb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the acquisition of Cisco Modelling Labs Enterprise Edition software, specifically designed to support 20 nodes for Kent and Essex Police. The buying organisations responsible for this contract are the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent. Both organisations operate within the public authority sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom, with addresses in Witham and Maidstone, respectively. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 31st July 2025, and the operation period extends from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. This contract falls under the industry category of data network support services and scientific software packages, utilising a limited procurement method due to it being below the threshold with restricted competition.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data network support and scientific software packages, particularly those with experience in serving law enforcement agencies. With a gross contract value of £17,346.22, businesses that focus on integrating and supporting large-scale enterprise software systems could find ample growth through similar collaborations. Large-scale enterprises like Softcat plc, which was awarded the contract, are well-positioned to compete, offering specialised and adaptive solutions tailored to public safety and security requirements. Companies with expertise in Cisco systems and a track record of serving governmental bodies are likely to find this sector promising for expansion and partnership opportunities.

## Notice

Cisco CML (Cisco Modelling Labs) Enterprise Edition. Base license including 20 nodes and support for Kent and Essex Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015479-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,455 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX |
| Additional buyers | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | WITHAM |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Park Wood & Mangravet |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package
- 72315100 - Data network support services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 08:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015479-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015479-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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