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title: "Renew of Socrates licence and support"
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# Renew of Socrates licence and support

Buyer: BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12c156c8-4f59-43aa-b080-b1edf70a3b8f

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the British Transport Police seeking to renew its Socrates licence and support, including SocEasi, for a two-year period from 27 July 2024 to 26 July 2026, with the option for two additional 12-month extensions extending to 26 July 2028. The procurement falls under the IT software package category and pertains specifically to police services. The awarded value of the contract is £115,902. The contract is centred in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made on 25 July 2024, with the contract starting on 27 July 2024 and ending on 26 July 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT software and support services, to engage with a high-profile client in the public sector. It is especially suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the specific suitability criteria mentioned. Participating in such tenders can bolster a firm's portfolio, provide a steady revenue stream for the duration of the contract, and enhance credibility through association with the British Transport Police. The procurement dynamics and extended contract duration (with possible extensions) offer long-term business stability.

## Notice

This procurement is for the renewal of Socrates licence including SocEasi and Support for British Transport Police for a period of two (2) years commencing 27 July 2024 to 26 July 2026 with two (2) optional 12-months extensions to 26 July 2028 (2+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e082d17-3c00-4f8d-aa1e-11fadea87152 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,902 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,902 |
| 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 | BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 9LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Camden Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 75241100 - Police services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e082d17-3c00-4f8d-aa1e-11fadea87152

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e082d17-3c00-4f8d-aa1e-11fadea87152
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.btp.police.uk/

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