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SWF Socrates Contract

SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICE

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25 Mar 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The South West Police Procurement Service (SWPPS) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "SWF Socrates Contract." This contract, in the industry category of IT services, consulting, software development, Internet and support, has been awarded for the purchase of a Forensics Case Management System to be utilised by police forces across Avon & Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Dorset, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire. The contract was awarded through the CCS RM6259 Vertical Applications Solutions framework via a direct award, ensuring compliance with PCR15 options. The award date was 24 March 2025, with the contract period starting on 17 May 2025 and concluding on 16 May 2027. The total contract value amounts to £289,980, and it will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services and software development sectors, particularly those that specialise in forensic case management systems. Companies with large-scale capabilities, such as NEC Software Solutions UK Ltd—the awarded supplier—are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The procurement by the South West Police Procurement Service highlights the importance of innovative IT solutions for law enforcement agencies, creating potential growth avenues for tech firms specialising in public safety and forensic technology solutions.

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Notice Title

SWF Socrates Contract

Notice Description

South West Police Procurement Service provides procurement services to Avon & Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Police. Together with South West Forensics, the PCC for Dorset has awarded the contract for the purchase of a Forensics Case Management System. It was undertaken under the CCS RM6259 Vertical Applications Solutions framework via a direct award, this framework includes a PCR15 compliant option. - This award notice is for information purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-229f5eda-992e-4b4c-88c7-d27e8bfa5fdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2256b15e-07fe-4736-b59b-4fcc9cabeb20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£289,980 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£289,980 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 May 2025 - 16 May 2027 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
Layla Astley
Contact Email
layla.astley@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7929076642

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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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