--- title: "CCCC17A10 - Expressions of Interest for - The Provision of production of a Network Code for Police Forces in England and Wales for HMIC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed1b316c-546f-4023-843d-d18d31303057" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed1b316c-546f-4023-843d-d18d31303057" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed1b316c-546f-4023-843d-d18d31303057.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed1b316c-546f-4023-843d-d18d31303057.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-02-07" --- # CCCC17A10 - Expressions of Interest for - The Provision of production of a Network Code for Police Forces in England and Wales for HMIC Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed1b316c-546f-4023-843d-d18d31303057 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed1b316c-546f-4023-843d-d18d31303057) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed1b316c-546f-4023-843d-d18d31303057.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is seeking expressions of interest for the tender titled "CCCC17A10 - Expressions of Interest for - The Provision of production of a Network Code for Police Forces in England and Wales for HMIC." This procurement, classified under technical analysis or consultancy services, aims to engage a law firm for drafting a contractually binding decision-making mechanism intended for police services to ensure interoperability and efficient ICT standards. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 11:00hrs on Friday 10th February 2017. The contract period is expected to commence on 20th March 2017 and conclude by 31st March 2017, with services being delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in legal services, consultancy, and ICT development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise in drafting and managing legal frameworks. Companies that can navigate the complexities of police procurement processes or have experience in developing ICT standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to expand their market reach and establish meaningful partnerships within the public sector. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement is to engage a law firm to draft a contractually binding decision-making mechanism for voluntary adoption by the police service. Such a mechanism - known as a "network code" - would be used by the police to govern their design, procurement, operation and development of information communication technology (ICT). The purpose and overriding principle of the network code should be true interoperability and the efficient, economical and effective establishment and reform of ICT standards and ICT procurement, and the good faith of all in policing in working to achieve that. To Note: Time is of the essence and there will only be a limited period of approximately 2 weeks between commission and completion of this assignment. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk. The deadline for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is 11:00hrs Friday 10th February 2017. Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3c3401d-40c4-465c-a2c8-5fc9235bc4bb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79100000 - Legal services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2017 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3c3401d-40c4-465c-a2c8-5fc9235bc4bb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3c3401d-40c4-465c-a2c8-5fc9235bc4bb 7th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57128adc-3c25-4d1f-a98e-720a0be2f01e CCCC17A10 - Pre-Tender EIO - Appendix B DRAFT- V1.0.docx ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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