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Riven Auto Redaction -NS

SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY, NORFOLK CONSTABULARY

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11 Mar 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of the Riven DocDefender Auto Redaction tool was conducted by Suffolk Constabulary and Norfolk Constabulary. This procurement falls under the industry category of system, storage, and content management software packages and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process is at the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 12 February 2025 and the start of the contract on 1 March 2025. The contract, valued at £121,000, is planned to run until 28 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automated redaction tools, particularly those tailored for UK Policing and Justice. The supply of the DocDefender tool by Softcat plc highlights the competitive nature of selective procurement methods involving framework agreements. With the contract's substantial value and duration, businesses in the software development and legal technology sectors can leverage this tender to enhance their product portfolios and establish long-term relationships with law enforcement agencies. Although not specifically prioritised for SMEs or VCSEs, the scope of this project can encourage growth and innovation among relevant businesses.

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Notice Title

Riven Auto Redaction -NS

Notice Description

Supply of Riven DocDefender Auto Redaction tool for NS. DocDefender is an automated redaction tool, designed specifically with UK Policing and Justice in mind.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d54177e-2409-4916-90c4-2f2a7c43531c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cffa6123-37c5-4061-9809-1420b5df8bc1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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
SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY, NORFOLK CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEMPSTON, MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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