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IBM i2/ Ibase Application Licences BCH

HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY

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03 Jun 2025 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IBM i2/ Ibase Application Licences BCH" was facilitated by Hertfordshire Constabulary, focusing on acquiring business intelligence software for Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire police forces. This selective procurement was executed via a call-off from the Bluelight Commercial framework, concluding at the award stage on 31st March 2025, with a total contract value of GBP 1,243,764.08. The contract, categorized under goods in the business intelligence software sector, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028 in the East of England. Hertfordshire Constabulary acted as the buyer, while BlueLight Commercial is the awarded supplier.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of supplying specialised software solutions, particularly those with experience in public safety and intelligence sectors. Although the procurement was not targeted specifically at SMEs or VCSEs, companies within the IT and software development industry, especially those familiar with public procurement frameworks, may find similar opportunities for growth by engaging in such structured procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM i2/ Ibase Application Licences BCH

Notice Description

IBM licences for Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire police forces. Procured via Bluelight Commercial framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba5d1d22-ab65-4b5d-a14c-a726aa018a0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d945622f-2aa0-433f-99eb-317ae46ebfbc
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48482000 - Business intelligence software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,243,764 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,243,764 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
Vicky Forde
Contact Email
victoria.forde@norfolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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