--- title: "711250451 - Provision of Crimes Chorus Licence for SPCB (DInfoCom/0264)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bdb44a6d-2245-4b1c-af50-5d4bb337b77d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bdb44a6d-2245-4b1c-af50-5d4bb337b77d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdb44a6d-2245-4b1c-af50-5d4bb337b77d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdb44a6d-2245-4b1c-af50-5d4bb337b77d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-05-10" --- # 711250451 - Provision of Crimes Chorus Licence for SPCB (DInfoCom/0264) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdb44a6d-2245-4b1c-af50-5d4bb337b77d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bdb44a6d-2245-4b1c-af50-5d4bb337b77d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdb44a6d-2245-4b1c-af50-5d4bb337b77d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Crimes Chorus Licence for SPCB. The procurement involved a 12-month contract for specific intelligence suite modules within the Chorus cloud environment, with a contract deadline of 01 May 2024. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £42,000 GBP, with the award granted to Chorus Intelligence Limited. The tender period ended on 12 April 2024, and the contract period is from 01 May 2024 to 30 April 2025, with the delivery address in SP11 8HJ, England. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, specifically those providing consulting, software development, internet, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation. The Ministry of Defence in Andover, England, is the buying organisation for this tender, creating business growth opportunities for companies capable of delivering IT services in the specified geographical and industry category requirements. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the criteria outlined in the tender for a chance to secure future procurement contracts in the UK law enforcement sector. ## Notice Description: 12-month procurement of specific Chorus intelligence suite modules identified together with hosting within the Chorus cloud environment. The requirement has been implemented during the testing phase and will be sustained as Chorus goes live, allowing for potential future increases in licences. The contract must be in place by 01 May 2024. The FIIU engages in open-source research and analysis to support broader Service Police investigations within the Service Justice System (SJS). The existing hardware and software infrastructure, situated on a standalone LAN at the Service Police Crime Bureau (SPCB), has become obsolete in light of the rapidly evolving landscape of digital policing. Consequently, there is a need to modernize and enhance the capabilities of the FIIU to transform it into a fully operational and credible law enforcement agency. This procurement initiative aims to upgrade and modernize the FIIU's capabilities, addressing the pressing challenge posed by the exponential growth of digital crime in the UK. Extensive market research has identified the Chorus cloud intelligence suite as the optimal solution to meet the business requirements of the Service Police. The Chorus platform, operating as a secure private cloud, is specifically designed for UK law enforcement agencies engaged in digital investigations with a focus on open-source material. Leveraging a range of disciplines, Chorus facilitates the discovery and analysis of open-source data, transforming it into valuable intelligence and evidence. Notably, Chorus has become a mainstream open-source software solution for numerous Home Office Police Forces and other law enforcement agencies. The Chorus environment is hosted in the UK in within secure hosting facilities. The Data Centre is Police Assured Secure Facility (PASF) accredited, holds ISO27001 and ISO9001 accreditations and has layered physical and technical security procedures. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03f8499-fc7d-43eb-932c-f0f1e1cfd2b6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £42,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £42,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | ANDOVER | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Andover Millway | | Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CHORUS INTELLIGENCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 10 May 2024 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03f8499-fc7d-43eb-932c-f0f1e1cfd2b6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03f8499-fc7d-43eb-932c-f0f1e1cfd2b6 10th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b897bfbb-7f85-4e36-9cfa-eea566583abf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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