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title: "Project 18155 EWS DEVELOPMENT COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT"
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# Project 18155 EWS DEVELOPMENT COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81456fb2-3e95-4f0b-803c-1e7933221fb1

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## Summary

The Home Office has concluded the procurement process for "Project 18155 EWS Development Competence Assessment," aimed at developing an Early Warning System (EWS) using Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning to assist HMICFRS in bi-annual PEEL assessments. The contract, awarded to Informed Solutions, falls under the software development services category (CPV code 72262000) and includes software implementation services (CPV code 72263000). The procurement utilised an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract value of £79,500. The contract started on 13 January 2025 and will end on 31 March 2025, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom including London and the South East. Key dates include the tender period end on 15 November 2024 and the award date on 10 January 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and artificial intelligence solutions, particularly those with capabilities in EWS and Machine Learning applications. It is tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), reflecting the Home Office’s commitment to inclusive procurement. Companies with expertise in AI-driven software solutions can leverage this project to enhance their portfolio, gain recognition, and potentially secure further governmental contracts. The project scope offers a significant growth avenue for firms capable of delivering innovative, efficient, and highly effective software solutions to governmental bodies.

## Notice

Early Warning System (EWS) using Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning to assist HMICFRS bi-annual PEEL assessments (police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ad6932-9726-454f-8bc5-de4d8fcbabdf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,500 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFORMED SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 17:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ad6932-9726-454f-8bc5-de4d8fcbabdf
- 13 Jan 2025 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ad6932-9726-454f-8bc5-de4d8fcbabdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ad6932-9726-454f-8bc5-de4d8fcbabdf
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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