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Cortex Software including Support & Maintenance

WARWICKSHIRE POLICE

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24 Mar 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, on behalf of Warwickshire Police, has awarded a contract for Cortex Software, including support and maintenance, to Phoenix Software Limited. This contract facilitates system upgrades and potential development, and has been secured through a direct award via the Kent County Council Software Products & Associated Services framework (Y23065). The contract is valued at £1,200,000, reflecting potential extensions and upgrades, and spans an initial term of three years, starting from 18th March 2025 to 17th March 2028, with the possibility of extending by an additional two years. This procurement falls under the 'Industry specific software package' category (CPV code: 48100000) and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is 'selective' through a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching its award stage as of 14th March 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in industry-specific software packages, system support, and software-related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntarily community and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find this tender well-suited to their capabilities and expertise. Businesses involved in security, software maintenance, and development will benefit from the anticipated system upgrades and ongoing support requirements, making it an attractive opportunity to collaborate with Warwickshire Police and extend their services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Cortex Software including Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire on behalf of Warwickshire Police has awarded a contract to continue the use of Cortex software including support and maintenance, the contract also allows for system upgrades and potential development. This is a direct award via Kent County Council Software Products & Associated Services framework reference Y23065. The contract is in place for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend for 2 x 12 months periods or by a single 24 month period. The contract value reflects possible extensions and estimates for system upgrades and developments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7aedbe8b-bbed-4fd2-8c20-40a70ffc32b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6560c681-f349-4093-9173-1a06c10ef452
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£429,739 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 17 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
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Sally Brown
Contact Email
sally.brown@warwickshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01926 415387

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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