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Contract Award for Firearms Licensing System

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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28 Apr 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of Software Licensing and Support for the Firearms Licensing System, as detailed in the tender titled "Contract Award for Firearms Licensing System." The procurement process, which concluded on 31 March 2017, followed a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition, necessitated by technical reasons justifying the sole provider, WPC Software Limited, as the only capable supplier. This contract falls under the goods category, primarily addressing the public order and safety industry, and is registered at the authority's Glasgow location (1 Pacific Quay, G51 1DZ).

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing and support, particularly those with expertise in public safety systems. Companies that focus on technical services and solutions, especially in public sector compliance, may find this an advantageous area for growth, albeit WPC Software Limited currently retains exclusive rights as the provider. As public demand for streamlined services increases, potential competitors may seek to establish relationships with similar bodies or explore partnerships to enhance their service offerings in related sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award for Firearms Licensing System

Notice Description

Provision of Software Licensing and Support for Firearms Licensing System provided by WPC Software Limited.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Extension for the provision of Software Licensing and Support of the Police Scotland Firearms Licensing System.

Procurement Information

It is considered that the extension of the contract in the circumstances detailed in this Paper, is consistent with Regulation 33 (1) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, which allows the contracting authority to award a contract without a competitive process when for technical reasons a public contract may be awarded only to a particular economic operator. WPC Software Limited is the current provider of the licence and support for the Shogun firearms licensing system utilised throughout Police Scotland. WPC Software Limited is the owner of the software system and is therefore the only supplier capable of providing the licence and support required for the system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000493637
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281496
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Head of Commercial Strategy & Procurement
Contact Email
i.t.administration@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786896457

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
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
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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