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title: "Retrospective Facial Recognition Licences and Support contract"
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# Retrospective Facial Recognition Licences and Support contract

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f5afffa-6630-4baf-a2d8-f3a6c5080ca2

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has recently completed a procurement process for the "Retrospective Facial Recognition Licences and Support contract," which falls under the software package and information systems category. The procurement stage was at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 23rd August 2021 for a total value of £1,266,797. This contract is set to start on 31st August 2021 and will run until 30th August 2025. The services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom, through a request for proposal method via the Mint Framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those offering software development and support. Businesses that can provide facial recognition technology and maintenance services would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this rapidly evolving field. Engaging with such opportunities can help SMEs expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

The provision of Retrospective Facial Recognition licences including support and maintenance provisions for the Metropolitan Police Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce21072c-42a9-426c-ae7d-8601ebc7ee67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for proposal via the Mint Framework (Formerly EMSCU) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2021 - 30 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,266,797 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,266,797 |
| 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 | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW6 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park |
| Westminster constituency | Queen's Park and Maida Vale |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2021 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce21072c-42a9-426c-ae7d-8601ebc7ee67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce21072c-42a9-426c-ae7d-8601ebc7ee67
  24th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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