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IBM i2/ Ibase Application KEP

KENT POLICE

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03 Jun 2025 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Kent Police acquiring IBM licences for business intelligence software, specifically tailored for Kent and Essex Police. This tender, titled "IBM i2/ Ibase Application KEP," falls under the industry category of software packages for business intelligence, with the procurement process reaching the award stage. The total contract value is £314,531.45 GBP, facilitated through a call-off from the Bluelight Commercial framework and managed with a selective procurement method. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement addresses delivery locations within the UK, including Kent (postal code ME15 9BZ) and the East of England region.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in business intelligence software and IT solutions, though it's not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies that possess the capabilities to supply large scale software solutions within existing governmental frameworks would find this contract fitting, as evidenced by the awarded supplier, BlueLight Commercial. The procurement underscores the importance of established vendors with prior experience in fulfilling framework agreements and managing software deployments for law enforcement agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM i2/ Ibase Application KEP

Notice Description

IBM licences for Kent police and Essex police. Procured via Bluelight Commercial framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-157eb4a4-a64b-42a0-9dc5-7f59fcf6d40e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895d5ff6-1f9e-453f-896d-d4da33c0568a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48482000 - Business intelligence software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£314,531 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£314,531 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT POLICE
Contact Name
Vicky Forde
Contact Email
victoria.forde@norfolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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