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Intelligence Analyse and CIS (Chorus) Software

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands involves an award for the Intelligence Analyse and CIS (Chorus) Software. This initiative focuses on enhancing crime detection through data management tools, targeting the IT services industry across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a direct award, facilitated by the CCS GCloud 14 Framework for three years with a potential 12-month extension. The contract was awarded on 31st March 2026, with the contract starting on 14th April 2026 and completing by 31st January 2029. Delivery will span several UK regions, offering extensive coverage and implementation opportunities. The standstill period ends on 13th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in data cleansing, analysis, and crime investigation tools. Such companies can benefit from the elevated demand for technology-driven solutions aimed at public safety and efficiency. Organisations that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with exclusive technical capabilities or intellectual property rights linked to analytical software should consider competing, as this aligns with the procurement rationale. The Chorley-based CHORUS INTELLIGENCE LIMITED is an exemplary supplier, reflecting the potential for growth in this sector through strategic partnerships and innovation in software development.

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Notice Title

Intelligence Analyse and CIS (Chorus) Software

Notice Description

Chorus Analyse Software Empowers analysts, investigators, open-source experts and front-line officers with data cleansing, analysis, search and entity enrichment tools to support improved crime detection rates, optimised resourcing, increased efficiency and seamless collaboration and sharing.

Procurement Information

CCS GCloud 14 Framework will be utilised for 3 year period with an option to extend by 12 months as a direct award against the PCR2015 Regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030020-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,081,900 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHORUS INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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