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Provision of i2 Licences and Associated Services

SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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19 Mar 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has recently awarded a contract to Bluelight Commercial Limited for the provision of i2 licences and associated services. This contract, governed under the industry category of 'Industry specific software package' (CPV 48100000), involves software support, consultancy, maintenance, and training services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The entire contract, valued at £120,833.59 GBP, is targeted at supporting UK Policing and public sector agencies. It utilises a procurement method identified as "Other - STA" and aims to integrate various sources of criminal intelligence for prosecutorial processes. Interested parties had until 1st October 2024 to engage in the tendering process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, support, and training services, particularly those with experience in handling criminal intelligence software like i2. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the explicit suitability criteria favouring such entities. Companies with proficient software consultancy skills, technical support capabilities, and a solid history of servicing public sector software needs will find this contract beneficial for expanding their business reach in the public sector. The centralisation of procurement through a national body also opens doors for sustained partnerships with multiple user organisations across the public sector landscape in the UK.

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Notice Title

Provision of i2 Licences and Associated Services

Notice Description

The SIA is accessing Bluelight Commercial Limited's contract - 2024/S 000-034517 VEAT notice refers. BlueLight Commercial Ltd (the "Authority") intends to enter into an agreement with Commerce Decisions Ltd (the "Supplier") for the provision of i2 licences, support, consultancy and associated services for i2 products. The Authority is entering into this contract as a national contracting body for UK Policing and wider public sector agencies who have expressed an interest in participating in a single contract ("User Organisations"). This software is used by the User Organisations for the development and presentation of criminal intelligence, bringing together information from a variety of sources to create an evidential package for prosecution / charging of offenders. The proposed contract is for a period of three years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c63fb66-9003-448c-b880-8c85931c2c1b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - STA
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72261000 - Software support services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

72610000 - Computer support services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,833 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,833 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 1UG
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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