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title: "MSAB Software Licences"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
published: "2024-12-19"
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# MSAB Software Licences

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fac8a425-7158-4542-96c4-b610e5d1c254

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a contract for "MSAB Software Licences" under the "Analytical or scientific software package" category. The awarded contract, worth £2,000,000, commenced on 18th December 2024 and will end on 29th September 2026. This procurement, conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, focuses on the supply of COTS software solutions to support forensic science activities in London, United Kingdom. The tender process was complete, with the tender period ending on 9th September 2024.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in forensic science software solutions. Companies in the forensic science industry can expand their business by delivering innovative analytical software to a critical public service like the Metropolitan Police Service. The procurement method used highlights the potential for organisations with specialised, high-quality products to secure significant contracts through strategic negotiations, even without prior publication.

## Notice

COTS software solutions which facilitate the delivery of forensic science activities related to the investigation of crime as defined by the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2aa659f-6bca-43da-8962-7278d81121c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 29 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW6 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park |
| Westminster constituency | Queen's Park and Maida Vale |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICRO SYSTEMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2aa659f-6bca-43da-8962-7278d81121c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2aa659f-6bca-43da-8962-7278d81121c7
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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