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Lima 2021 Licence Renewal

LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE

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16 Jul 2021 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire Police has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Lima 2021 Licence Renewal" to renew licenses for the LIMA case management software used by regional Digital Forensics Units. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 48000000 (Software package and information systems), was executed through a limited method without prior publication. The contract, valued at £34,670 and signed on 13 July 2021, reflects a decision based on cost-effectiveness and minimal disruption, with a procurement rationale that highlighted the inconvenience of switching suppliers. The process took place in Leicester, UK, and is now concluded.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in software solutions, particularly those offering case management systems or similar technologies, to engage with governmental entities. Companies poised for growth in this sector would include those that can demonstrate competitive pricing and reliability comparable to the established LIMA software. Potential suppliers should focus on showcasing their solutions' capabilities to meet the specific needs of law enforcement and public safety agencies similar to Leicestershire Police.

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Notice Title

Lima 2021 Licence Renewal

Notice Description

LIMA is the case management software used by the 4 regional Digital Forensics Units and the licences are being renewed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

LIMA is the case management software used by the 4 regional Digital Forensics Units and the licences are being renewed.

Procurement Information

There would be significant inconvenience and extra cost to change suppliers to change supplier compared to the value of the requirement. LIMA has been identified as the most cost-effective solution to the case management requirements of the involved forces. Competitor solutions are available but do not offer solutions in this price-range.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c8d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016740-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 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
LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Jim Bates
Contact Email
jim.bates8964@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162222222

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 2BX
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERFORENSICS

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