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Connect - Maintenance and Support

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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08 Apr 2021 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Constabulary is seeking to provide maintenance and support for the CONNECT system under a contract valued at £793,523. This seven-year contract will run from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method utilised is a negotiated procedure without prior publication, due to the technical specificity that restricts competition, and the tender process was concluded on 28th February 2021. The items procured will be delivered to the North West region of the United Kingdom, classified under the software package and information systems industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software maintenance and support services, enabling growth in the public sector domain. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those with expertise in delivering tailored software solutions, particularly those capable of managing long-term contracts in collaboration with law enforcement agencies. Given the absence of competition for technical reasons, a focused and knowledgeable supplier may find this an advantageous market entry opportunity.

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Notice Title

Connect - Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

Approval of a 7 year support and maintenance contract with Northgate Public Services for CONNECT for the period 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2028. To apply Public Contract Regulations 2015 , Negotiated Procedure without prior publication Reg 32 (2) (b) (ii) where the supplies and services can only be provided by a particular economic operator as competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98102b23-cb24-4202-afc4-bfbc68d29007
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84f453b-f59d-4814-a798-e21b34317580
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£793,523 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£793,523 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 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
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHGATE PUBLIC SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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