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National Vetting System - Contract Extension

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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29 Aug 2017 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a procurement process for the extension of the National Vetting System contract, which involves the provision of a National Vetting Software System and support for Police Scotland. This procurement falls under the public order and safety industry category and is based in Glasgow, Scotland. The procurement method followed was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, based on the technical necessity of continuing with WPC Software Limited, the sole supplier of the existing software. The contract was signed on 1st June 2017, and all relevant activities are now classified as complete.

This procurement presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in bespoke software development and support for law enforcement agencies. Organisations that have experience with vetting systems or similar technologies will be well-positioned to leverage this contract extension, especially those capable of providing tailored solutions within the public safety sector. With the absence of competition outlined in the procurement rationale, businesses capable of innovating around this specific technology may find pathways to collaborate or align with the Scottish Police Authority on future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Vetting System - Contract Extension

Notice Description

Extension of contract for the provision of a National Vetting Software System & Support for Police Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of existing contract for the provision of a National Vetting Software System and Support for Police Scotland.

Procurement Information

In addition to the economic case for negating any new setup, resource, training and infrastructure costs of a replacement solution, a technical case can be made in line with Regulation 33 (1) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as WPC Software Limited is the sole developer of this specific software solution and is the owner of the IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) for the Core Vet solution. WPC has not licensed any other company to provide licencing, support or professional services for this product and therefore, in order for Police Scotland to continue its use of the product and services, WPC Software Limited is the only supplier capable of providing this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000509832
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293984
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
29 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 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
Not specified
Contact Email
neil.frame@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786896461

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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