Planning

Apricot upgrade to a new database.

THAMES VALLEY POLICE

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Planning

02 Aug 2022 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Valley Police is inviting suppliers to participate in a tender for upgrading its existing Apricot database to a new cloud-compatible system. This procurement, classified under software package and information systems, has an estimated value of £80,000 and is currently in the planning stage. The tender aims to enhance operations by ensuring functionalities such as triaging victim assistance and facilitating communications. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 29th September 2023, and must be registered on Bluelight with up-to-date company details to qualify for participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development, database management, and IT support services. Companies that can offer cloud-based solutions enabling remote work and those familiar with data privacy and protection will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), social enterprises, and community organisations are encouraged to engage, as their innovative approaches may provide valuable insights into fulfilling Thames Valley Police's operational requirements.

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Notice Title

Apricot upgrade to a new database.

Notice Description

We are seeing a supplier to provide a Database to replace our existing Apricot database which can be used to message and phone clients. Any procured service should be fully compatible for 'working from anywhere' to support the flexible working approach of the modern workplace. Preferred service access would be via the public internet using modern web browsers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking suitable suppliers to supply a new database to replace our existing Apricot system. The database should to be able to triage (filter) victims to the correct department to help with victims. To send and receive messages and telephone calls and to store all correspondence on victims profiles. Service, maintain, upgrade (including adding licenses) and customer support. Able to hide sensitive information, only certain departments can see specific information. We anticipate to run an open procurement process depending on the responses received from this PIN. Bidders maybe asked to participate in an engagement exercise. Additional information: With your bid return, please submit a short summary on your software database option for us to consider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03583a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021109-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48612000 - Database-management system

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

48614000 - Data-acquisition system

64215000 - IP telephone services

64216100 - Electronic message services

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

64216120 - Electronic mail services

72261000 - Software support services

72312000 - Data entry services

72313000 - Data capture services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
Daniel Penny
Contact Email
daniel.penny@thamesvalley.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1865000000

Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON, OXON
Postcode
OX5 1NZ
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington West
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

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