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title: "ICT Specialist Support for SAM"
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# ICT Specialist Support for SAM

Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70e6f238-282f-4ee7-85a8-25a877cc4008

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## Summary

Thames Valley Police has conducted a procurement process for ICT Specialist Support for their Software Asset Management (SAM) solution. The contract, valued at £142,576.93, is part of a selective procurement method and was initiated under a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 23 November 2020 and is set to last until 23 November 2021. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC on 18 November 2020, following its publication on 21 January 2021. This project falls under the software-related services category and took place in Kidlington, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in software asset management, IT consultancy, or systems integration, as it focuses on refreshing existing software solutions and upskilling in-house resources. Businesses that offer services in data cleansing, platform establishment, and skill development would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. As this initiative aims to improve capabilities within Thames Valley Police, firms with experience in delivering tailored technology solutions can leverage this contract to expand their footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of specialist support to refresh the existing SNOW software asset management (SAM) solution and upskill in-house resources. HCTVP requires a supplier to improve its capability managing software assets. This work is to take place across three gateway stages. Stage 1: Establish Platform, Stage 2: Collate and Cleanse Data; and Stage 3: Develop Skills & Processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc3d41d-2a7e-4e9a-b3d5-461bcce3c82f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2020 - 23 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,576 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,576 |
| 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 | THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 2NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Kidlington East |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2021 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc3d41d-2a7e-4e9a-b3d5-461bcce3c82f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc3d41d-2a7e-4e9a-b3d5-461bcce3c82f
  21st January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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