Award

Automated Redaction

SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICE

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Award

23 Dec 2024 at 23:09

Summary of the contracting process

The South West Police Procurement Service, based in Exeter, has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of automated redaction software and services. This contract, titled "Automated Redaction," falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000). The procurement process, starting on 23rd September 2024, concluded with the contract period spanning from 24th September 2024 to 24th September 2025. The total contract value is £60,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. The service covers delivery across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly those specialising in automated redaction technologies. SMEs and VCSEs are specifically mentioned as suitable for such contracts, indicating a strong potential for smaller enterprises to compete and grow their market presence. The direct award method through the BLC Automated Redaction Framework ensures an efficient procurement process, making it an attractive option for qualified businesses. The awarded supplier for this project is Simpson Associates Information Services Limited, a large-scale, non-VCSE firm based in York.

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Notice Title

Automated Redaction

Notice Description

Contract for provision of automated redaction software and services. Framework direct award through BLC Automated Redaction Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09479bf0-051d-471a-9fe7-0e02e0a4ecce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f354082-6535-48be-a306-9a86c67d5eba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES

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