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PROC 24-2554 Renewal of ACOS Source Management Solution

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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18 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "PROC 24-2554 Renewal of ACOS Source Management Solution" was conducted by the Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement fell under the industry category of "Public order and safety" and took place in the UKM region. The process has reached the contract award stage, with the award notice dated 18th September 2025. This was a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the urgent nature of the contract renewal. The contract was signed on 1st April 2025, with a value of £776,244.30 GBP and provides for software licensing, maintenance, and support services for the ACOS system.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating in the information and communication technology sector, particularly those specialising in software solutions for public safety. Companies experienced in software licensing, maintenance, and professional support services for covert management software would find this contract highly suitable. With Police Scotland opting for the BlueLight Commercial ICT Covert management Framework to expedite the process, businesses familiar with similar frameworks or possessing specific expertise in public safety software solutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. SMEs like ABM Intelligence Ltd (T/A Altia), which was awarded the contract, demonstrate how smaller businesses can successfully navigate and secure valuable contracts in the public safety sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROC 24-2554 Renewal of ACOS Source Management Solution

Notice Description

Renewal of contract for Software licensing, maintenance and support services for the ACOS (Previously known as Pegasus) system, with an option for call-off professional services that would support solution upgrade, where required by the business unit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Police Scotland have a requirement to renew the contract for Software licensing, maintenance and support services for the Covert Management Solution Licenses ACOS (formerly known as Pegasus), with an option for call-off professional services that would support solution upgrade, where required by the business unit. Police Scotland utilised the BlueLight Commercial ICT Covert management Framework.

Procurement Information

To comply with Police Scotland's Standing Orders Relating to Contracts, the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, Police Scotland utilised the BlueLight Commercial ICT Covert management Framework. Direct Award documentation was sent to ABM Intelligence Limited (T/A Altia) due to the timely nature of the contract renewal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796538
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539502
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
£776,244 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charlie.robertson@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

ABM INTELLIGENCE LTD (T/A ALTIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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