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title: "Live Facial Recognition Delivery Partner"
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# Live Facial Recognition Delivery Partner

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b22fbdc0-ead1-40e0-aa87-79921aa51314

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has completed the procurement process for the Live Facial Recognition Delivery Partner project. This initiative, classified under Software Support Services (CPV: 72261000), also includes hardware and technical support services. Digital Barriers Services Ltd has been awarded the contract to provide an end-to-end Live Facial Recognition service that includes the necessary software and hardware for two fully functional CCTV vans. The project spans multiple regions in the UK such as East Midlands, East of England, and London. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract running from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2027.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and surveillance sectors. Companies specialising in software support, hardware provision, and technical services can find substantial growth avenues through similar future tenders. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this type of procurement due to the inclusive nature of the open procedure. By engaging in these public procurement contracts, businesses can enhance their market presence and establish a foothold in the public safety domain.

## Notice

The Live Facial Recognition project incorporates the purchasing of an end to end Live Facial Recognition (LFR) service including the software and required hardware, to enable the provision of two fully functional CCTV vans and appropriate cameras for Essex Constabulary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9234a7e8-b284-4c60-ac27-ef91994ea3a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £397,600 |
| 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 | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM2 6DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| 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, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL BARRIERS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9234a7e8-b284-4c60-ac27-ef91994ea3a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9234a7e8-b284-4c60-ac27-ef91994ea3a3
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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