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Forensic Evidence Management System (FEMS) Support & Maintenance

Scottish Police Authority

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25 Aug 2025 at 09:00

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30 Mar 2021 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority sought a contract for the support and maintenance of the existing Starlims Forensic Evidence Management System. This procurement, classified under software maintenance and repair services, occurred in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The contract involved the provision of a Professional Services Day rate for potential interim enhancements. The procurement fell under the 'services' category and was conducted through a non-competitive award procedure, citing exclusive intellectual property rights held by Starlims UK Limited. The contract, valued at £670,908.89, was awarded on 30th July 2025, with STARLIMS being the selected supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software support and specialised IT services looking to engage with public sector contracts, particularly those that can offer niche services such as intellectual property-protected software maintenance. Companies that specialise in legal compliance with public procurement laws or that have strong alliances with software developers owning exclusive rights would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. The limited competition environment, driven by the need for specialised technical services, emphasises the value of maintaining expertise and strong relationships within specific sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Evidence Management System (FEMS) Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

The Authority required a contract to be put in place for the ongoing support and maintenance of previously purchased Starlims perpetual licences. A Professional Services Day rate was also requested as part of the contract with the intention of being an option to utilise for any required enhancements in the interim period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority required to appoint a Contractor for the provision of a Support and Maintenance Agreement for the existing Starlims Forensic Evidence Management System currently in use within SPA Forensics Services. A Professional Services Day rate was also requested as part of the contract with the intention of being an option to utilise for any required enhancements in the interim period.

Options: A Professional Services Day rate was also requested as part of the contract with the intention of being an option to utilise for any required enhancements in the interim period

Procurement Information

Starlims UK Limited own the intellectual property rights of the software and are the only supplier capable of providing support and maintenance of the software or any required enhancements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a10d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051081-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,284,499 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Abbott Informatics Europe

STARLIMS

Further Information

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