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title: "Renew of Socrates licence and support"
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buyer: "BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE"
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# Renew of Socrates licence and support

Buyer: BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92161828-3a01-4bef-b8bd-a5ed75d26178

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## Summary

The British Transport Police is seeking to renew its Socrates licence and support, with a tender titled "Renew of Socrates licence and support". The procurement, categorised under networking, internet and intranet software packages, has been designated as complete. The procurement process followed the 'Other - Contract' method, and the awarded contract was valued at £45,690. The contract period commenced on 27th July 2020 and concluded on 26th July 2021. The tender was conducted in London, with the tender period ending on 23rd July 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for technology service providers, particularly those specialising in software licensing and support services. Businesses that focus on desktop communications and computer support are well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate expertise in forensic case management systems. As Northgate Public Services is the sole supplier with licensing rights for Socrates, companies with innovative solutions or supplemental services in related software may also find avenues to engage effectively with the British Transport Police.

## Notice

This procurement is for the renewal of Socrates licence and support for British Transport Police. Socrates is a forensic case management system supplied by Northgate Public Services (Northgate). Northgate own Socrates and is the only supplier who can issue the licence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38806470-31ed-4504-a45e-8b33f401e669 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2020 - 26 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,690 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,690 |
| 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 | BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 9LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Camden Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHGATE PUBLIC SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48511000 - Desktop communications software package
- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2021 at 19:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38806470-31ed-4504-a45e-8b33f401e669

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38806470-31ed-4504-a45e-8b33f401e669
  21st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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