Tender

Electronic Quality Management System (EQMS)

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

21 Oct 2025 at 12:56

Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 09:41

Planning

06 Mar 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey initiated a public procurement process for an "Electronic Quality Management System (EQMS)" to support compliance with the Forensic Science Regulator's statutory requirements. Located in Guildford, the purchasing entity represents both Surrey and Sussex Police. The procurement, categorised under Database and Operating Software Packages and related IT services, was conducted through an open procedure, beginning with planning on 6th March 2025 and a tender phase from 16th April 2025, closing on 19th May 2025. Despite active and well-documented planning and tender phases, the award intended to commence on 1st August 2025, was ultimately cancelled as of 21st October 2025 citing governance and contractual considerations.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those adept at providing database management and electronic information services. Companies with experience in developing and implementing complex software systems, particularly those with a focus on compliance and data management within the forensics sector, would find this contract advantageous. With a contract value estimated at £470,000 and a term of 5 years, extendable by up to two additional years, it offered a substantial engagement prospect, suitable for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality, competitive solutions. Though cancelled, such opportunities highlight the demand for robust IT systems in public services, promising multiple avenues for growth and contribution in future offerings.

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Notice Title

Electronic Quality Management System (EQMS)

Notice Description

The Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) timeline for achieving compliance with statutory regulations means that a number of business areas within Surrey Police and Sussex Police are either currently already accredited or are looking to become accredited or compliant with the FSR's Code of Practice. As such the demand upon the current Quality Management System (QMS) being used, has never been so high and is only due to continue to expand as more units/sites and departments seek to become accredited and become fully engaged with the accreditation process and meeting statutory requirements This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey on behalf of itself and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex (together "the Contracting Authority") who are seeking to award a Contract for the provision of an Electronic Quality Management System (eQMS). The Requirement will be tendered for a single Supplier. The Contract Term shall be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend by a further two 12 month periods. The anticipated commencement date of the Contract is 1st August 2025. Any changes to this commencement date will be communicated to all bidders through the Contracting Authority's e-tendering portal (https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd). Please note that before any contract can be awarded, there will be an internal governance process to obtain approval before proceeding, this may be delayed if the cost of the contract is greater than that currently budgeted for.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067112-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

48600000 - Database and operating software package

64216200 - Electronic information services

72212610 - Database software development services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£470,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£470,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jointprocurementservice@surrey.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU3 1YJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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