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title: "IBM i2/ Ibase Application KEP"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-157eb4a4-a64b-42a0-9dc5-7f59fcf6d40e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT POLICE"
published: "2025-06-03"
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# IBM i2/ Ibase Application KEP

Buyer: KENT POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-157eb4a4-a64b-42a0-9dc5-7f59fcf6d40e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Kent Police acquiring IBM licences for business intelligence software, specifically tailored for Kent and Essex Police. This tender, titled "IBM i2/ Ibase Application KEP," falls under the industry category of software packages for business intelligence, with the procurement process reaching the award stage. The total contract value is £314,531.45 GBP, facilitated through a call-off from the Bluelight Commercial framework and managed with a selective procurement method. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement addresses delivery locations within the UK, including Kent (postal code ME15 9BZ) and the East of England region.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in business intelligence software and IT solutions, though it's not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies that possess the capabilities to supply large scale software solutions within existing governmental frameworks would find this contract fitting, as evidenced by the awarded supplier, BlueLight Commercial. The procurement underscores the importance of established vendors with prior experience in fulfilling framework agreements and managing software deployments for law enforcement agencies.

## Notice

IBM licences for Kent police and Essex police. Procured via Bluelight Commercial framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895d5ff6-1f9e-453f-896d-d4da33c0568a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £314,531 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £314,531 |
| 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 | KENT POLICE |
| Locality | WYMONDHAM |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR18 0WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | South Wymondham |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48482000 - Business intelligence software package

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2025 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895d5ff6-1f9e-453f-896d-d4da33c0568a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895d5ff6-1f9e-453f-896d-d4da33c0568a
  3rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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