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Support and Maintenance of NicheRMS

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON AND SOMERSET

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07 Apr 2021 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset is conducting a complete procurement process for the support and maintenance of the Niche Police Records Management System (NicheRMS). This service falls under the broader industry category of system and support services, specifically classified as CPV code 72250000. The contract was awarded following a limited procurement method without prior publication, as per Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £3,950,000, was signed on 3 March 2021, with the delivery of services required in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software support and maintenance, particularly those that can provide helpdesk services, software maintenance, and repair services. Given that the contract was awarded to Niche Technology UK Limited, which holds the intellectual property rights for NicheRMS, businesses specializing in similar systems or those capable of demonstrating unique expertise in niche policing technologies may find a competitive advantage. This is an ideal opportunity for companies with capabilities in high-end IT service provision and public safety systems to explore growth avenues through potential partnerships or subcontracting arrangements.

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Notice Title

Support and Maintenance of NicheRMS

Notice Description

The renewal of the provision of support and maintenance of the Niche Police Records Management System (NicheRMS). The Contract was awarded following the negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The renewal of the provision of support and maintenance of the Niche Police Records Management System (NicheRMS). The Contract was awarded following the negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Procurement Information

Niche Technology owns the intellectual property rights of NicheRMS and does not license any other economic operator to provide support and maintenance services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a350
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007135-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253100 - Helpdesk services

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
£3,950,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON AND SOMERSET
Contact Name
Nick Jenkins
Contact Email
nick.jenkins@avonandsomerset.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07702114044

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS20 8JJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead West
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICHE TECHNOLOGY

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