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title: "Riven Auto Redaction -NS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d54177e-2409-4916-90c4-2f2a7c43531c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY, NORFOLK CONSTABULARY"
published: "2025-03-11"
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# Riven Auto Redaction -NS

Buyer: SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY, NORFOLK CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d54177e-2409-4916-90c4-2f2a7c43531c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of the Riven DocDefender Auto Redaction tool was conducted by Suffolk Constabulary and Norfolk Constabulary. This procurement falls under the industry category of system, storage, and content management software packages and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process is at the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 12 February 2025 and the start of the contract on 1 March 2025. The contract, valued at £121,000, is planned to run until 28 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automated redaction tools, particularly those tailored for UK Policing and Justice. The supply of the DocDefender tool by Softcat plc highlights the competitive nature of selective procurement methods involving framework agreements. With the contract's substantial value and duration, businesses in the software development and legal technology sectors can leverage this tender to enhance their product portfolios and establish long-term relationships with law enforcement agencies. Although not specifically prioritised for SMEs or VCSEs, the scope of this project can encourage growth and innovation among relevant businesses.

## Notice

Supply of Riven DocDefender Auto Redaction tool for NS. DocDefender is an automated redaction tool, designed specifically with UK Policing and Justice in mind.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cffa6123-37c5-4061-9809-1420b5df8bc1 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £121,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY, NORFOLK CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | KEMPSTON, MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK43 9AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston West |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cffa6123-37c5-4061-9809-1420b5df8bc1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cffa6123-37c5-4061-9809-1420b5df8bc1
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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