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title: "Unilink biometric control for 4 prisons"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE."
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# Unilink biometric control for 4 prisons

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a97b5797-8454-46f4-99d4-071acc195af2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice, which is focused on the installation and ongoing maintenance of biometric access control systems for four prisons. The tender, titled "Unilink biometric control for 4 prisons", was awarded on February 1, 2015, with a total contract value of £111,901. This contract, which falls under the industry category of services, specifically encompasses the maintenance of IT equipment and biometric sensors. The contract period commenced on February 2, 2015, and concluded on February 1, 2017. The locations involved in the delivery include areas within Yorkshire and the Humber, the West Midlands, and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses to grow, particularly those specialising in IT services and biometric technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in maintaining IT equipment and software would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on biometric systems underscores the increasing demand in the security technology sector, making it a promising space for businesses seeking to expand their offerings in public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Installation and ongoing maintenance of 4 biometric access control systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8208f83-2119-4049-b39e-4feaf688eec4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2015 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2015 - 1 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,901 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,901 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 35125110 - Biometric sensors
- 50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2017 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8208f83-2119-4049-b39e-4feaf688eec4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8208f83-2119-4049-b39e-4feaf688eec4
  17th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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