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Retrospective Facial Recognition Licences and Support contract

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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24 Oct 2021 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has recently completed a procurement process for the "Retrospective Facial Recognition Licences and Support contract," which falls under the software package and information systems category. The procurement stage was at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 23rd August 2021 for a total value of £1,266,797. This contract is set to start on 31st August 2021 and will run until 30th August 2025. The services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom, through a request for proposal method via the Mint Framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those offering software development and support. Businesses that can provide facial recognition technology and maintenance services would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this rapidly evolving field. Engaging with such opportunities can help SMEs expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Retrospective Facial Recognition Licences and Support contract

Notice Description

The provision of Retrospective Facial Recognition licences including support and maintenance provisions for the Metropolitan Police Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f5afffa-6630-4baf-a2d8-f3a6c5080ca2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce21072c-42a9-426c-ae7d-8601ebc7ee67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request for proposal via the Mint Framework (Formerly EMSCU)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,266,797 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,266,797 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2021 - 30 Aug 2025 4-5 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
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 6LT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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