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Forensic Evidence Management System Support & Maintenance

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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30 Mar 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Forensic Evidence Management System Support & Maintenance" was conducted by the Scottish Police Authority, based in Glasgow. This tender, classified under services in the public order and safety industry, is currently in the Award stage following its completion. The contract, worth £613,591, was signed on 29th March 2021 and follows a limited procurement method, allowing for the award without prior publication of a competitive call due to technical reasons. The initial term of the contract is two years, with options for further extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in forensic support services and software maintenance, particularly those with capabilities to manage and support evidence management systems. Large-scale suppliers or established entities with expertise in working with law enforcement agencies would be well-positioned to compete. With the contract already awarded to Abbott Informatics Europe, it highlights a niche market where specialised knowledge and prior experience in similar projects can enhance competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Evidence Management System Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Renewal of Support and Maintenance on currently owned Perpetual Licences.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Negotiated Procedure without prior publication (Non-Competitive Action) award procedure, under Regulation 33(1) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Options: Total Contract value includes optional extension periods available to the Authority. Contract shall be a two year initial term with option to extend for two further 12 month periods.

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000649273
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410747
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

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£613,591 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 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 1786289070

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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