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title: "Covert Authority Management System"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT"
published: "2018-10-10"
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# Covert Authority Management System

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bd16c8c-da1e-4a58-87c6-4051a1652aca

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent has completed a procurement process for the "Covert Authority Management System", a software package aimed at enhancing information systems. This initiative falls under the goods category and utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Equiniti Charter (Charter Systems Ltd) on 27th September 2018, with a total contract value of £725,000. The contract spans from 27th September 2018 to 26th September 2025, with the tender period ending on 26th September 2018. The delivery address for the project is located in the East of England and South East regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on developing sophisticated software solutions and information systems. Companies specialising in technological services or those with expertise in public sector requirements would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for innovative firms looking to expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Covert Authority Management System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4efd365-2058-4c4f-bb11-ad2b8ee5fa93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2018 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £725,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 9BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Park Wood & Mangravet |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUINITI CHARTER (CHARTER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2018 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4efd365-2058-4c4f-bb11-ad2b8ee5fa93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4efd365-2058-4c4f-bb11-ad2b8ee5fa93
  10th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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