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title: "Cosain Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c84449df-c867-4c35-85c1-e94dccf676c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Cosain Licences

Buyer: YORKSHIRE & HUMBER POLICE PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c84449df-c867-4c35-85c1-e94dccf676c6

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## Summary

The Yorkshire & Humber Police Procurement initiated a tender process for the "Cosain Licences" contract, which involves software that monitors social media to extract relevant intelligence. This falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with a procurement method described as a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20 November 2018, with the contract awarded on 3 December 2018. The contract commenced on 2 January 2019 and will run until 1 January 2023, with a total value of £110,880.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the development and supply of software solutions, particularly those with expertise in social media analytics and security applications. Companies that provide innovative technology services, especially larger firms with established frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of similar nature within the law enforcement sector. The ability to deliver products that enhance intelligence gathering and monitoring capabilities will be a critical asset for prospective suppliers.

## Notice

This software allows a number of social media sites to be accessed/monitored to extract relevant intelligence which may support or corroborate upcoming action by a variety of activist groups and/or indicate possible witnesses to crimes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58d8399-c008-489f-9e9f-5dbbf199b78f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 1 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,880 |
| 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 | YORKSHIRE & HUMBER POLICE PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2019 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58d8399-c008-489f-9e9f-5dbbf199b78f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a58d8399-c008-489f-9e9f-5dbbf199b78f
  22nd March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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