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ANPR Find & Profile Maintain

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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04 Aug 2025 at 08:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ANPR Find & Profile Maintain" has been facilitated by the Police Digital Service, based in London, England. The process involves software development services aimed at enhancing and maintaining tools within the National Police Capabilities Environment. It specifically targets improvements utilising machine learning over a specified contract period from 28th July 2025 to 6th February 2026. The industry category is linked to software development and maintenance, primarily within the technology sector. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement and recently reached the award stage on 4th August 2025, with Faculty Science Ltd having been awarded the contract valued at £578,050.

This tender provides substantial prospects for business growth within the technology sector, particularly for firms with expertise in software development and machine learning applications. Businesses capable of delivering software configuration and maintenance services will find this opportunity attractive due to the scope for developing and enhancing complex systems within law enforcement environments. The procurement process was tailored to suit SMEs, indicating possible opportunities for smaller enterprises eager to expand their operations and engage with public sector projects. This project is especially suited for agile businesses in the tech industry ready to offer innovative solutions and establish partnerships with national police entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ANPR Find & Profile Maintain

Notice Description

Improve & maintain the Find & Profile (F&P) tool currently accessed by 3 ROCUs on the National Police Capabilities Environment (NPCE), the necessary infrastructure and application work required to facilitate further roll out and development within the NPCE, machine learning required to improve the model for use in the existing 3 ROCUs, and then roll out to further ROCUs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-291f25c6-5907-489a-8861-fe27d0926536
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/681e30e7-87e3-4e24-8e5a-8ca3ea0aaa3b
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72262000 - Software development services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£578,050 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£578,050 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 6 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Cheap
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACULTY SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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