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title: "Covert Open Source Research Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09833b26-4295-4052-932e-30be38bfb1ac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "JOINT PROCUREMENT SERVICE FOR SURREY AND SUSSEX POLICE"
published: "2021-08-18"
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# Covert Open Source Research Solution

Buyer: JOINT PROCUREMENT SERVICE FOR SURREY AND SUSSEX POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09833b26-4295-4052-932e-30be38bfb1ac

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## Summary

The Joint Procurement Service for Surrey and Sussex Police has conducted a public procurement process for a "Covert Open Source Research Solution" within the software and information systems industry category. This tender is currently at the Award stage, having concluded on 24th February 2021, with the contract starting on 1st April 2021 and projected to end on 31st March 2025. The procurement process encompasses various delivery addresses, including regions in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, with a total awarded contract value of £71,600.

This contract presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in software and internet solutions, particularly those offering networking services or that can provide covert research capabilities. Businesses with experience in supplying to law enforcement or government sectors would be particularly well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this field. Given the ongoing nature of the contract, companies may explore opportunities related to maintenance, updates, or additional functionality development to support the awarded supplier.

## Notice

Provision of a covert open source research facility

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfaddde-d91a-4d17-bfc5-e75937082619 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,600 |
| 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 | JOINT PROCUREMENT SERVICE FOR SURREY AND SUSSEX POLICE |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU3 1HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Shalford |
| Westminster constituency | Godalming and Ash |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNET INVESTIGATION SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfaddde-d91a-4d17-bfc5-e75937082619

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfaddde-d91a-4d17-bfc5-e75937082619
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36310&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30091
  User / Company

## Provenance

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