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title: "Covert Management System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-526607d7-b8c8-4170-81fa-bed58915e32a"
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buyer: "POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE"
published: "2021-10-07"
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# Covert Management System

Buyer: POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-526607d7-b8c8-4170-81fa-bed58915e32a

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## Summary

The Police Digital Service has completed a tender for a "Covert Management System," aimed at providing a multi-supplier framework agreement on behalf of UK Policing, with the potential for future services to extend to other emergency services. This contract commenced on 8 September 2021 and spans a period of four years, concluding on 7 September 2025. The procurement, classified under the CPV codes for system and support services, is at the Award stage, with relevant tender period deadlines ended on 10 May 2021. The opportunities for delivery address various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in system and support services. Companies with capabilities in software supply, internet services, and computer consultancy are well-suited to compete in this space. With the framework being accessible to all UK Police Forces, there is potential for growth and collaboration within emergency services, making it an attractive prospect for both established firms and innovative start-ups in the technology realm.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority has procured a multi- supplier framework agreement (with 2 suppliers) on behalf of UK Policing, with scope for the procured services to be rolled out to other emergency services in the future. This will be for a period of 4 years, commencing on 8 September 2021. The framework will be for the delivery of a multi - purpose modular covert management system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0038e6a-a32a-4f86-b313-d3904eb8c59e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2021 - 7 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4R 1AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Vintry |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ABM INTELLIGENCE; NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 18:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0038e6a-a32a-4f86-b313-d3904eb8c59e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0038e6a-a32a-4f86-b313-d3904eb8c59e
  7th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37411&B=BLUELIGHT
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- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/94392
  The Framework Agreement will be available for use by all UK Police Forces (see link for list) - https://www.police.uk/forces/

## Notice URLs

- https://www.police.uk/forces/
- https://www.policedigital.services/

## Provenance

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