---
title: "Forensic Evidence Management System (FEMS) Support & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a10d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-25"
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# Forensic Evidence Management System (FEMS) Support & Maintenance

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a10d

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority sought a contract for the support and maintenance of the existing Starlims Forensic Evidence Management System. This procurement, classified under software maintenance and repair services, occurred in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The contract involved the provision of a Professional Services Day rate for potential interim enhancements. The procurement fell under the 'services' category and was conducted through a non-competitive award procedure, citing exclusive intellectual property rights held by Starlims UK Limited. The contract, valued at £670,908.89, was awarded on 30th July 2025, with STARLIMS being the selected supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software support and specialised IT services looking to engage with public sector contracts, particularly those that can offer niche services such as intellectual property-protected software maintenance. Companies that specialise in legal compliance with public procurement laws or that have strong alliances with software developers owning exclusive rights would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. The limited competition environment, driven by the need for specialised technical services, emphasises the value of maintaining expertise and strong relationships within specific sectors.

## Notice

The Authority required a contract to be put in place for the ongoing support and maintenance of previously purchased Starlims perpetual licences. A Professional Services Day rate was also requested as part of the contract with the intention of being an option to utilise for any required enhancements in the interim period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority required to appoint a Contractor for the provision of a Support and Maintenance Agreement for the existing Starlims Forensic Evidence Management System currently in use within SPA Forensics Services. A Professional Services Day rate was also requested as part of the contract with the intention of being an option to utilise for any required enhancements in the interim period.

Options: A Professional Services Day rate was also requested as part of the contract with the intention of being an option to utilise for any required enhancements in the interim period

### Procurement Information

Starlims UK Limited own the intellectual property rights of the software and are the only supplier capable of providing support and maintenance of the software or any required enhancements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051081-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,284,499 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Calton |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT INFORMATICS EUROPE; STARLIMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2025 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051081-2025
- 30 Mar 2021 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006556-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808054
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762

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