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title: "Auto Redaction Doc Defender - Essex Police"
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buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX."
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# Auto Redaction Doc Defender - Essex Police

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45be7e41-a035-40ee-9084-6fa1c2d470c4

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has completed a selective procurement process titled "Auto Redaction Doc Defender - Essex Police," focused on the supply of an auto-redaction tool. This procurement falls under the industry category of software-related services (CPV code 72260000) and is associated with the East of England region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 1 November 2024, and the contract period set from 5 November 2024 to 4 November 2027. The total contract value is £237,600.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for large software service providers to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to deliver essential digital tools. Softcat plc has been awarded this contract, signifying a significant partnership potential for those in the software development and IT services sectors. Businesses in this industry can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolios, boost their market presence, and contribute to the public sector's digital transformation efforts.

## Notice

Supply of doc defender auto redaction tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647260a9-b2ae-4c8d-918f-a0d66265e3fb |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2024 - 4 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,600 |
| 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 | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX. |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK43 9AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston West |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2024 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647260a9-b2ae-4c8d-918f-a0d66265e3fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/647260a9-b2ae-4c8d-918f-a0d66265e3fb
  24th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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