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title: "Child Abuse Image Database programme - Proof of Concept - Polygeist Ltd"
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# Child Abuse Image Database programme - Proof of Concept - Polygeist Ltd

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2107600-6f21-460f-989e-81086526ff36

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## Summary

The Home Office is conducting a procurement process titled "Child Abuse Image Database programme - Proof of Concept - Polygeist Ltd," focused on the IT software package industry. The procurement has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £42,350. It pertains to a single tender action, classified under the CPV code 48517000, which is below the official threshold. The contract is active, with an award date of 20 December 2021 and a contract period running from 20 December 2021 to 30 September 2022, applicable to delivery addresses in the United Kingdom and beyond.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT software development, especially those with experience in projects related to sensitive data management. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those capable of delivering innovative software solutions and proof of concept exercises within the specified budget and timeline. Engaging with such contracts can enhance their reputation and expand their portfolio in the public sector, paving the way for further public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Child Abuse Image Database requires a suitable candidate platform for a Proof of Concept exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5b95d4-7bff-4441-9549-016566d12fde |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,350 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 31 May 2022 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5b95d4-7bff-4441-9549-016566d12fde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5b95d4-7bff-4441-9549-016566d12fde
  31st May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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