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MSAB Software Licences

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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19 Dec 2024 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a contract for "MSAB Software Licences" under the "Analytical or scientific software package" category. The awarded contract, worth £2,000,000, commenced on 18th December 2024 and will end on 29th September 2026. This procurement, conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, focuses on the supply of COTS software solutions to support forensic science activities in London, United Kingdom. The tender process was complete, with the tender period ending on 9th September 2024.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in forensic science software solutions. Companies in the forensic science industry can expand their business by delivering innovative analytical software to a critical public service like the Metropolitan Police Service. The procurement method used highlights the potential for organisations with specialised, high-quality products to secure significant contracts through strategic negotiations, even without prior publication.

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Notice Title

MSAB Software Licences

Notice Description

COTS software solutions which facilitate the delivery of forensic science activities related to the investigation of crime as defined by the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2aa659f-6bca-43da-8962-7278d81121c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 29 Sep 2026 1-2 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
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 6LT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICRO SYSTEMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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