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Renew of Socrates licence and support

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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02 Aug 2024 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the British Transport Police seeking to renew its Socrates licence and support, including SocEasi, for a two-year period from 27 July 2024 to 26 July 2026, with the option for two additional 12-month extensions extending to 26 July 2028. The procurement falls under the IT software package category and pertains specifically to police services. The awarded value of the contract is £115,902. The contract is centred in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made on 25 July 2024, with the contract starting on 27 July 2024 and ending on 26 July 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT software and support services, to engage with a high-profile client in the public sector. It is especially suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the specific suitability criteria mentioned. Participating in such tenders can bolster a firm's portfolio, provide a steady revenue stream for the duration of the contract, and enhance credibility through association with the British Transport Police. The procurement dynamics and extended contract duration (with possible extensions) offer long-term business stability.

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Notice Title

Renew of Socrates licence and support

Notice Description

This procurement is for the renewal of Socrates licence including SocEasi and Support for British Transport Police for a period of two (2) years commencing 27 July 2024 to 26 July 2026 with two (2) optional 12-months extensions to 26 July 2028 (2+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12c156c8-4f59-43aa-b080-b1edf70a3b8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e082d17-3c00-4f8d-aa1e-11fadea87152
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

75241100 - Police services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,902 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,902 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2026 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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
Cynthia Crawford
Contact Email
cynthia.crawford@btp.police.uk
Contact Phone
07515332625

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 9LN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Camden Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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