Planning

Intelligence Platform Replacement

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Intelligence Platform Replacement," aimed at acquiring a new Intelligence Management System (IMS) to replace the existing Scottish Intelligence Database (SID). This procurement falls under the "Electronic Intelligence System" category within the goods sector. The process is taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKM region, and is governed by the legal framework of Directive 2014/24/EU. A Prior Information Notice was published on 27th May 2026, with interested suppliers expected to request the Request for Information (RFI) document by the 1st June 2026 and submit their responses by 7th August 2026. The anticipated Invitation to Tender (ITT) is likely to be issued in January 2027, subsequent to supplier engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software, industry-specific software packages, and computer-related professional services. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive software solutions, including installation, testing, migration data, and support services, will find this procurement particularly relevant. The Scottish Police Authority is engaging with suppliers to better understand innovative solutions and cost considerations, which can provide an advantageous platform for businesses offering cutting-edge, sustainable, and adaptable technology solutions. Enterprises that can offer insightful and innovative approaches to intelligence management systems, with a robust support and maintenance framework, will be well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Title

Intelligence Platform Replacement

Notice Description

Police Scotland wishes to engage potential Suppliers to obtain appropriate information in advance of an Invitation to Tender being issued. The supplier engagement will enable us to: - Gain greater clarity on the services and solutions currently available. - Consider best practice and innovation. - Consider potential costs for the solution. - Identify the most effective procurement route. - Establish timescales that would be required for: - ITT process - Solution delivery The initial scope of the anticipated procurement exercise will be to deliver an Intelligence Management System (IMS) which will replace Police Scotland's current Scottish Intelligence Database (SID). The replacement solution will allow for the recording, management, understanding, and development of intelligence and should be modern, stable and future proof. This procurement will include all required software, project management, installation, testing, test reporting, migration data, licensing, support & maintenance, training and any other associated goods or services required to deliver the solution. Further information is contained within a Request for Information document which will be made available to Suppliers on request. The planned timescales for the RFI stage are: - Prior Information Notice published on 27th May 2026 - Suppliers to request RFI document by 1st June 2026 - Suppliers to submit any clarifications by 15th June 2026 - Suppliers to submit RFI responses by 7th August 2026 Suppliers wishing to participate at this stage should request the RFI document via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The forthcoming procurement will include all required software, project management, installation, testing, test reporting, migration data, licensing, support & maintenance, training and any other associated goods or services required to deliver the solution. The current estimated timescale for an ITT being issued is January 2027. This will be confirmed following the supplier engagement stage and assessment of Request for Information responses received from participating suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a653
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049690-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

35721000 - Electronic intelligence system

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48517000 - IT software package

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jan 20278 months to go
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
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

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