Award

Core-Vet - Vetting Management System

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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08 Apr 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London has awarded a contract to WPC Software Limited for the supply, implementation, and maintenance of a vetting management system named Core-Vet for City of London Police and British Transport Police. This procurement falls under the Software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The process was completed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework. The awarded contract has a value of £170,660 and will commence on 26th April 2025, ending on 25th April 2029, with the tender period having ended on 17th February 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with experience in public sector and police systems. Organisations capable of delivering robust and secure vetting solutions would be well-suited to compete in this domain. The procurement method used indicates a preference for established suppliers with a track record of performance within similar frameworks. Although this specific tender is awarded, businesses can look for future opportunities under similar frameworks to grow their business and secure long-term contracts with public authorities like the City of London Police and British Transport Police.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core-Vet - Vetting Management System

Notice Description

Direct award to WPC Software via CCS' G Cloud 14 Framework for Supply, implement, and maintain a vetting management system for City of London Police and British Transport Police. This call off agreement was awarded for 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c83feb3-07ee-40ab-88a8-452468775095
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841ea23a-e25e-42a2-a990-2d53e7156748
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£170,660 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,660 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2029 4-5 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Mitchell Walker
Contact Email
mitchell.walker@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WPC SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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