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16 Dec 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation behind the award of a contract for the Professional Standards Case Management System, aimed at servicing the Defence Serious Crime Command. Located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the "Public authority - central government" category and targets the software supply services industry. The procurement process, executed through a direct award method, prioritised sector stability vital to national security and economic stability. The contract, due to commence on 2nd February 2026, will run for a three-year term with a valuation of £275,689, exclusive of VAT. The award was confirmed on 16th December 2025, aligning with legal provisions from the UK Procurement Act 2023.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in software supply services, delivering niche products that can seamlessly integrate with existing systems used by national police forces. Particularly, businesses with expertise in developing and supplying secure IT systems will find this contract aligned with their capabilities, given its specification in handling professional standards for security forces. Large enterprises like Force Information Systems, skilled in the required technical specifications, are particularly suited to compete, enhancing their business profile by contributing to national security efforts through technology integration.

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Notice Title

Professional Standards Case Management System

Notice Description

Professional Standards Case Management System for the Defence Serious Crime Cmd. A secure IT system.

Procurement Information

necessary in order to ensure the proper functioning of a sector on which the defence, security or economic stability of the United Kingdom relies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083328-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,689 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G13 2EX
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Drumchapel/Anniesland
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Force Information Systems

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