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Renew of Socrates licence and support

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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21 Jul 2021 at 19:08

Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police is seeking to renew its Socrates licence and support, with a tender titled "Renew of Socrates licence and support". The procurement, categorised under networking, internet and intranet software packages, has been designated as complete. The procurement process followed the 'Other - Contract' method, and the awarded contract was valued at £45,690. The contract period commenced on 27th July 2020 and concluded on 26th July 2021. The tender was conducted in London, with the tender period ending on 23rd July 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for technology service providers, particularly those specialising in software licensing and support services. Businesses that focus on desktop communications and computer support are well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate expertise in forensic case management systems. As Northgate Public Services is the sole supplier with licensing rights for Socrates, companies with innovative solutions or supplemental services in related software may also find avenues to engage effectively with the British Transport Police.

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Notice Title

Renew of Socrates licence and support

Notice Description

This procurement is for the renewal of Socrates licence and support for British Transport Police. Socrates is a forensic case management system supplied by Northgate Public Services (Northgate). Northgate own Socrates and is the only supplier who can issue the licence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92161828-3a01-4bef-b8bd-a5ed75d26178
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38806470-31ed-4504-a45e-8b33f401e669
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 - Contract
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


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48511000 - Desktop communications software package

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,690 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,690 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2020 - 26 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 9LN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Camden Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHGATE PUBLIC SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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