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title: "Police Digital Interview Recording"
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# Police Digital Interview Recording

Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-239d940f-74eb-4fd1-a7bd-a560ded8149d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, who is the lead contracting authority acting on behalf of both Suffolk and Norfolk for a Digital Interview Recording solution. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code for apparatus related to sound and video recording. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender process officially concluding on 13 November 2019. The contract, valued at approximately £150,000, has a duration from 27 January 2020 to 26 January 2023, and the relevant services will be delivered to police stations located in the East of England.

Opportunities for business growth arise from this tender, particularly for companies specialising in digital recording solutions and supporting services. Businesses that design, implement, or maintain audio and video recording systems would be well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate capabilities in integrating with existing police technology. The involvement of multiple authorities could also open avenues for larger-scale collaborations across the region, enhancing visibility and potential revenue for firms within the industry.

## Notice

This procurement exercise was for a provider of a Digital Interview Recording solution (the "DIR Solution"). The DIR Solution includes the hardware and the supporting services for the relevant police stations. The DIR Solution was procured by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk on behalf of itself and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk (together, the "Participating Authorities"). The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk is the lead contracting authority and will be the signatory to any contract awarded at the conclusion of this procurement process. The approximate total value of the DIR Solution for the maximum period of 5 years across for both Participating Authorities is PS150,000. The exact value has not been included for commercially sensitive reasons. The purpose of the DIR Solution is to deliver an interview solution that allows for future expansion and makes use of interoperability with current systems where processes benefit. The specific scope of this project is detailed in the Specification (contained in Volume 2 of the tender pack).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c6f755-926a-4f4e-8efe-01247864fbb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2020 - 26 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AV NICHE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction
- 32333000 - Video recording or reproducing apparatus
- 32333100 - Video recorders
- 32353000 - Sound recordings
- 33120000 - Recording systems and exploration devices
- 50343000 - Repair and maintenance services of video equipment

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2020 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c6f755-926a-4f4e-8efe-01247864fbb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c6f755-926a-4f4e-8efe-01247864fbb9
  13th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30306&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk

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