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Police Digital Interview Recording

7 FORCES PROCUREMENT

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13 Mar 2020 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, who is the lead contracting authority acting on behalf of both Suffolk and Norfolk for a Digital Interview Recording solution. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code for apparatus related to sound and video recording. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender process officially concluding on 13 November 2019. The contract, valued at approximately £150,000, has a duration from 27 January 2020 to 26 January 2023, and the relevant services will be delivered to police stations located in the East of England.

Opportunities for business growth arise from this tender, particularly for companies specialising in digital recording solutions and supporting services. Businesses that design, implement, or maintain audio and video recording systems would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate capabilities in integrating with existing police technology. The involvement of multiple authorities could also open avenues for larger-scale collaborations across the region, enhancing visibility and potential revenue for firms within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Police Digital Interview Recording

Notice Description

This procurement exercise was for a provider of a Digital Interview Recording solution (the "DIR Solution"). The DIR Solution includes the hardware and the supporting services for the relevant police stations. The DIR Solution was procured by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk on behalf of itself and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk (together, the "Participating Authorities"). The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk is the lead contracting authority and will be the signatory to any contract awarded at the conclusion of this procurement process. The approximate total value of the DIR Solution for the maximum period of 5 years across for both Participating Authorities is PS150,000. The exact value has not been included for commercially sensitive reasons. The purpose of the DIR Solution is to deliver an interview solution that allows for future expansion and makes use of interoperability with current systems where processes benefit. The specific scope of this project is detailed in the Specification (contained in Volume 2 of the tender pack).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c6f755-926a-4f4e-8efe-01247864fbb9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

32333000 - Video recording or reproducing apparatus

32333100 - Video recorders

32353000 - Sound recordings

33120000 - Recording systems and exploration devices

50343000 - Repair and maintenance services of video equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2020 - 26 Jan 2023 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
7 FORCES PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AV NICHE

Further Information

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