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Child Abuse Image Database programme - Proof of Concept

HOME OFFICE

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21 Jul 2023 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded the contract for the "Child Abuse Image Database programme - Proof of Concept" to Polygeist Ltd. The procurement process used a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is GBP 273,160, and the contract period is from February 24, 2021, to November 19, 2021. The tender ended on December 13, 2020. Polygeist Ltd, as an SME, was the successful supplier.

This procurement opportunity created by the Home Office is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses in the IT software package industry, particularly those adept at Proof of Concept exercises, could benefit from participating in such tenders. The contract's direct procurement method offers a streamlined process, making it accessible to smaller vendors seeking government contracts.

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Notice Title

Child Abuse Image Database programme - Proof of Concept

Notice Description

Proof of concept exercise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bed5ea43-0364-4a32-be49-f1711c21ac76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/307b4edb-c016-446e-b927-3e197ae02b25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£273,160 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£273,160 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2021 - 19 Nov 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLYGEIST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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