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CFT 26502 - PSNI - Firearms Accreditation & Records Management (FARM)

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND

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27 Jan 2022 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has completed its procurement process for the tender titled "CFT 26502 – PSNI - Firearms Accreditation & Records Management (FARM)." This procurement falls within the information technology services industry, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The contract, which was awarded for the implementation and support of a computer-based solution, is classified under the CPV code 72000000. The procurement method used was limited, with the award made without prior publication of a call for competition. The award value is £1,737,000, and the contract was signed on 20 November 2015. This notice serves to inform economic operators of a planned modification due to impacts from the pandemic, thereby ensuring compliance with national standards.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in software development and systems integration for public sector organisations. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for firearms accreditation and records management are particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area. The need for continued compliance with evolving national standards presents an ongoing demand for skilled suppliers, creating avenues for growth and partnership with government agencies yearning for efficiency improvements in their firearms training and management processes.

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Notice Title

CFT 26502 - PSNI - Firearms Accreditation & Records Management (FARM)

Notice Description

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is placing this voluntary transparency notice to alert economic operators of its intention to modify the iFrearms Accreditation & Records Management (FARM) contract in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This transparency notice does not place any obligation on the Authority to enter into this modification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract was for the implementation and support of a computer based solution to improve the standards of recording keeping and business processes within the PSNI Firearms Training discipline

Procurement Information

PSNI are modifying this contract in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c) due to unforeseen circumstances in that resources continue to be impacted by the pandemic and to maintain alignment with required national accreditation and standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031033
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002458-2022
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,737,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 201510 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT6 9LD
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Merok
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

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