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Forensic Evidence Management - Interface & Services

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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10 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Police Authority seeking services for the "Forensic Evidence Management - Interface & Services" project. This tender falls within the public order and safety industry sector and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method utilised is a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, with the contract being awarded on 7th January 2020. The value of the contract is up to £300,000 for additional services concerning the existing Forensic Evidence Management System.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in forensic software management and related services. Given that Abbott Informatics Europe was the sole supplier awarded the contract, this indicates that companies with expertise in proprietary systems, technical knowledge, and software support are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Businesses looking to develop partnerships or provide complementary services to police authorities would find potential growth opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Forensic Evidence Management - Interface & Services

Notice Description

Services for the Provision of an Interface for the existing Forensic Evidence Management System used with SPA. Additional Services on a call off basis in relation to Forensic Evidence Management Software System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Negotiated Procedure without a Prior call for Competition. Services for the Provision of an Interface for the existing Forensic Evidence Management System used with SPA. Additional Services on a call off basis in relation to Forensic Evidence Management Software System

Options: Spend up to 300,000 GBP on a call off basis for other services requirements related to the Forensic Evidence Management System.

Procurement Information

1.11 It is considered that the award 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. Abbott Informatics Europe Limited is the owner of the systems software, support services and maintenance and therefore the only entity that can provide professional services to upgrade that proprietary software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000610103
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376918
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20206 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
neil.frame@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895000

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBOTT INFORMATICS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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