Planning

NaBIS Database Analyst/Developer

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

19 Mar 2019 at 15:30

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is initiating a procurement process for the position of NaBIS Database Analyst/Developer, focusing on IT services, particularly software development and support. This tender is currently at the planning stage and has a budget of £180,000 covering the period from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020. The estimated future notice date for this tender is 24th March 2019, with the delivery addresses situated in London, United Kingdom. The procurement will be carried out through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT consultancy and software development to participate in a crucial project aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NaBIS). With the focus on combating gun crime through advanced database solutions, businesses with expertise in analytics and development for law enforcement applications are particularly well-suited to compete. Interested parties may propose suitable analysts or developers and detail their approach and resource allocation within the contract period, potentially fostering collaboration and partnership within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NaBIS Database Analyst/Developer

Notice Description

The National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NaBIS) was launched operationally in autumn 2008 and is managed by the NaBIS Central Administration Team based in West Midlands Police. The service provides fast time, comprehensive intelligence to combat the criminal use of firearms. Forensic experts based at hubs in Birmingham, Glasgow, London and Manchester examine ballistic items for UK police forces to provide key information for investigators, as well as detecting gun crime trends. NABIS holds a registry of recovered firearms and ammunition coming into police possession. It provides a ballistics comparison capability to link crimes and incidents (within 24 hours or faster in urgent cases). NABIS also supports the work of the NPCC Criminal Use of Firearms Portfolio. The NaBIS Database Team work closely with partners including the Home Office, NCA and Border Force to provide a co-ordinated approach to tackling gun crime. NABIS is a key driver for legislative change, offering expertise and best practice advice on firearms related matters nationally and internationally The NABIS Database acts as a registry for all recovered ballistic material by forces and agencies. These include: Guns; Cartridge Cases; Projectiles; Whole Rounds; Stun Guns; CS Spray; Other firearms related items. The NABIS database is also provides information on people, objects, locations or events that are linked to incidents of gun crime. Additional information: Prospective suppliers can put forward an analyst/developer and suggest the number of days each activity is likely to take within the contract period, or 2 resources, one for each activity. The authority reserves the right to end the contract giving 3 months notice and to extend the contract for additional 12 months on expiry giving 3 months notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e502043-d196-492c-90cb-f80484a50f1c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Phil Buakuma
Contact Email
phil.buakuma@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07825582870

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR9 1DY
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

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