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title: "Provision of Central Logging Software and Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
published: "2025-02-21"
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# Provision of Central Logging Software and Support

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87c03afc-523a-4b99-8768-1b7104168df4

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has completed the award process for the contract titled "Provision of Central Logging Software and Support" in the IT services category, specifically covering consulting, software development, and support. The procurement process utilised a negotiated procedure without prior publication and was awarded to Badger Software. The contract, valued at £332,000, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement process concluded with the award publication on 21st February 2025, following a tender period that ended on 7th February 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) excited to provide specialised IT services. The contract’s sizeable budget and the prestigious nature of working with the Metropolitan Police Service present a significant prospect for enhancing business credentials and expanding market presence. Companies with expertise in central logging systems and associated software support will find this contract particularly suitable for showcasing their capabilities and establishing a foothold in the public sector.

## Notice

Award of contract to Badger Software for the provision of a central logging system, associated software and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1148f00f-a532-40ba-9998-0328daffd86b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £332,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £332,000 |
| 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 | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2JL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BADGER SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1148f00f-a532-40ba-9998-0328daffd86b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1148f00f-a532-40ba-9998-0328daffd86b
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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