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Facial Recognition Software- Maintenance and Support

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES

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21 Jul 2022 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales has completed a public procurement process titled "Facial Recognition Software - Maintenance and Support". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to software maintenance and repair services, with an award made to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited. The procurement method used was a limited procedure as the services can only be provided by the software manufacturer due to proprietary licensing. The contract, valued at £448,050, was signed on 16 June 2022 and covers a period of three years. The delivery of services is to be made in the UKL17 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly in the software maintenance and support sector. Companies with expertise in software services, especially those experienced in facial recognition technologies and managing proprietary software licenses, would be particularly well-suited to compete in future opportunities. Engaging with the Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales may also lead to further collaboration in public order and safety initiatives, fostering growth in this critical industry.

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Notice Title

Facial Recognition Software- Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

Maintenance and support for Facial Recognition Software for previously purchased perpetual licenses. The software licenses were purchased previously through an Open procedure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance and support for Facial Recognition Software for previously purchased perpetual licenses. The Software licenses were purchased previously through an Open procedure.To maintain the current perpetual licenses, maintenance and support services are required from the manufacturer of the software. The Contract will be for a three year period.

Procurement Information

The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: Reg 32.2(b)(ii) -competition is absent for technical reasons Reg 32.2(b)(ii) - The protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights. Due to propriety licenses , only the software manufacturer can provide the support and maintenance required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035484
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019932-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£448,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20223 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 & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
swp-procurement@south-wales.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1656869409

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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