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06 Sep 2024 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has completed the procurement process for the Live Facial Recognition Delivery Partner project. This initiative, classified under Software Support Services (CPV: 72261000), also includes hardware and technical support services. Digital Barriers Services Ltd has been awarded the contract to provide an end-to-end Live Facial Recognition service that includes the necessary software and hardware for two fully functional CCTV vans. The project spans multiple regions in the UK such as East Midlands, East of England, and London. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract running from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2027.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and surveillance sectors. Companies specialising in software support, hardware provision, and technical services can find substantial growth avenues through similar future tenders. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this type of procurement due to the inclusive nature of the open procedure. By engaging in these public procurement contracts, businesses can enhance their market presence and establish a foothold in the public safety domain.

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Notice Title

Live Facial Recognition Delivery Partner

Notice Description

The Live Facial Recognition project incorporates the purchasing of an end to end Live Facial Recognition (LFR) service including the software and required hardware, to enable the provision of two fully functional CCTV vans and appropriate cameras for Essex Constabulary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b22fbdc0-ead1-40e0-aa87-79921aa51314
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9234a7e8-b284-4c60-ac27-ef91994ea3a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£397,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 6DA
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Digital Barriers Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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