Award

Renewal of 4D Systems

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority, based in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of 4D Systems, including maintenance and support services. The contract, identified by PROC-24-2693, was awarded to Ceres Computer Consultants Ltd on 27th March 2025, with a total value of GBP 155,922. This procurement falls under the 'Public order and safety' industry category and was carried out using a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as detailed in Regulation 33(1) (b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The process is in the award stage, and the contracting authority holds an option to extend the contract for up to 12 months.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public safety systems and support services. SMEs specialising in technical support and system maintenance would find this contract well-suited for their growth due to the specialised nature of the services required and the absence of competition for technical reasons. Companies looking to collaborate with public bodies like the Scottish Police Authority, particularly those based in Glasgow and the broader UKM region, have the potential to enhance their portfolio and reputation by securing such contracts.

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Notice Title

Renewal of 4D Systems

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority has procured 4D Systems with Maintenance and Support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority has procured 4D Systems with Maintenance and Support services.

Options: The Scottish Police Authority has an option to extend for a further one (1) period of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Procurement Information

It is considered that the award of this contract in the circumstances detailed in this Paper is consistent with Regulation 33(1) (b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 which allows the contracting authority to award a contract without a competitive process where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator when competition is absent for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795006
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527295
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,922 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERES COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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