Planning

People and Asset Search

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

In the planning stage of the procurement process, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is preparing to seek services for a "People and Asset Search." This upcoming tender falls under the industry category of public order and safety, with services expected to be delivered in Glasgow. The procurement is scheduled to advance with a future notice date set for 29th May 2026. The Crown Office, located at 25 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, invites interested parties to review the planned procurement notice, details of which can be found in the attached document. The central purchasing body operates under public law and is governed by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in security and investigation services. Firms specialising in asset search technologies and personnel services would be well-positioned to secure growth through this procurement, offering their expertise in public safety solutions. The tender method suggests a competitive environment that encourages innovation and technological advancement within this sector, providing an avenue for businesses to showcase value-added propositions to a key governmental body in Scotland.

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Notice Title

People and Asset Search

Notice Description

Please see attached document for details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823902
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549731
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72414000 - Web search engine providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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