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VIPER Identification Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE

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17 May 2024 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police has awarded a contract for VIPER Identification Services. The procurement involves software packages and information systems, with a contract value of £1,337,000. The contract was directly awarded and will run from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 3031. The tender process closed on 18 March 2024. The contract will be conducted at Openshaw Complex, Lawton Street, Openshaw, Manchester (Postal Code: M11 2NS).

This contract for VIPER Identification Services offers opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry. Companies with expertise in the development and provision of software packages and computer systems are well-suited to compete. The contracting authority, Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police, is seeking a supplier to manage video identification parade services for UK police forces. Businesses looking to provide digital solutions and services to law enforcement agencies can benefit from participating in this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VIPER Identification Services

Notice Description

Awarded under regulation 12 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The National VIPER(r) Bureau has been providing a fully managed video identification parade service to UK police forces for more than 20 years. This capability allows forces to seamlessly collaborate with others, benefit from a shared platform and tools, whilst sharing the cost with 20 plus forces. It is essentially a co-operation between police forces that have objectives in common ( a fully managed video identification parade service) that are performed for the detection of crime. None of the activities are provided on the open market to outside bodies other than police forces. The new contract commencing 1 April 2024 should be for a term of 7 years until 31 March 3031.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-772da042-6968-444e-a6ab-1838e5545aba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4a68664-94b2-4e31-8751-7ade01f61e25
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,337,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,337,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M11 2NS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Clayton & Openshaw
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE

Further Information

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