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PROC-24-2763 - XRY Licence Renewal

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority, located at 1 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of 19 XRY Physical and Logical Software Licences for Digital Forensics. This award was made under the open procedure following a benchmarking exercise between the Scottish Government VAR Framework with Computacenter and the HealthTrust Europe Enterprise Level ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £156,023.82, was awarded to Softcat Ltd on 18th March 2025, and the process has reached the awarding and contract signing stages.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital forensics and ICT solutions, particularly those with expertise in software licensing and digital evidence handling. Large enterprises like Softcat Ltd, which have robust capabilities in IT services and solutions, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The procurement's focus on renewing essential software licences indicates ongoing demand for technological expertise within the public safety sector, presenting further growth avenues for businesses in this field.

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Notice Title

PROC-24-2763 - XRY Licence Renewal

Notice Description

A Direct Award after benchmarking exercise was carried out between the Scottish Government VAR Framework with Computacenter (Single Supplier Framework) (Contract Ref: SP-21-034) and the HealthTrust Europe Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") for the benefit of Police Scotland was required to appoint a contractor for the renewal of 19 x XRY Physical and Logical Software Licences, for Digital Forensics. A Direct Award after benchmarking exercise between the Scottish Government VAR Framework with Computacenter (Single Supplier Framework) (Contract Ref: SP-21-034) and the HealthTrust Europe Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3). The most competitive quote was received from Softcat Plc via the HealthTrust Europe Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3), and awarded on that basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792507
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528275
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£156,023 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months 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
Gabrielle McHugh
Contact Email
gabrielle.mchugh4@scotland.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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528275
    PROC-24-2763 - XRY Licence Renewal - A Direct Award after benchmarking exercise was carried out between the Scottish Government VAR Framework with Computacenter (Single Supplier Framework) (Contract Ref: SP-21-034) and the HealthTrust Europe Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3).

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