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QAS Experian Software (Renewal)

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority, based in Glasgow, UK, awarded a contract for the renewal of the QAS Experian Software to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited. The procurement process was conducted through a limited tender, and the contract worth £400,881 GBP was signed on 7th March 2023 under an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in goods to compete for contracts in the public order and safety category. Businesses with expertise in providing technical solutions for public organisations may find this procurement appealing due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, creating a niche market opportunity.

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Notice Title

QAS Experian Software (Renewal)

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland (hereafter referred to as 'the Authority') was required to appoint a Contractor to renew the Provision of the QAS Software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland (hereafter referred to as 'the Authority') was required to appoint a Contractor to renew the Provision of the QAS Software.

Procurement Information

It is considered that the award of a new contract in the circumstances detailed in this Paper is consistent with Regulations 33 (1) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, which allow the contracting authority to award a public contract without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice when (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons but only, ...where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000726549
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474169
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
SME

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
£400,881 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20232 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 1786895668

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

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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