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title: "Automated Redaction"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICE"
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# Automated Redaction

Buyer: SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09479bf0-051d-471a-9fe7-0e02e0a4ecce

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## Summary

The South West Police Procurement Service, based in Exeter, has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of automated redaction software and services. This contract, titled "Automated Redaction," falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000). The procurement process, starting on 23rd September 2024, concluded with the contract period spanning from 24th September 2024 to 24th September 2025. The total contract value is £60,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. The service covers delivery across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly those specialising in automated redaction technologies. SMEs and VCSEs are specifically mentioned as suitable for such contracts, indicating a strong potential for smaller enterprises to compete and grow their market presence. The direct award method through the BLC Automated Redaction Framework ensures an efficient procurement process, making it an attractive option for qualified businesses. The awarded supplier for this project is Simpson Associates Information Services Limited, a large-scale, non-VCSE firm based in York.

## Notice

Contract for provision of automated redaction software and services. Framework direct award through BLC Automated Redaction Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f354082-6535-48be-a306-9a86c67d5eba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 23:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f354082-6535-48be-a306-9a86c67d5eba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f354082-6535-48be-a306-9a86c67d5eba
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88879&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30310
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-right-to-information

## Provenance

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