---
title: "Policing National Management Centre - NEP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065cc0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# Policing National Management Centre - NEP

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065cc0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire awarding a contract for the "Policing National Management Centre - NEP" under the National Enabling Programmes. This contract, categorised under software-related services, has been awarded directly through a direct award method, with a procurement rationale centred on an annual subscription. The contract was signed on 24th March 2026 and is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The buyer's headquarters are situated in Stafford, United Kingdom, while the supplier, Police Digital Service, is based in London. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract status marked as active. The legal basis cited for this procurement is under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses operating in the field of software services, particularly those with capabilities in providing comprehensive management solutions in security sectors. The direct award process and the focus on intellectual property rights suggest that companies possessing unique, proprietary technology or expertise will have a competitive edge in similar future procurements. Large-scale suppliers or those with existing affiliations within the security and digital services industries are likely to find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing a significant presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

The National Management Centre (NMC) is the central capability established under the National Enabling Programmes (NEP)

### Procurement Information

Annual subscription

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031344-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 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 | £298,873 |
| Contracts value | £346,897 |

## Status

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

## 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 | POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 10:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031344-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 11:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018346-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 10:19 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017185-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031344-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018346-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017185-2026
  26th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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