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title: "Lima 2021 Licence Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c8d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE"
published: "2021-07-16"
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# Lima 2021 Licence Renewal

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c8d6

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## Summary

The Leicestershire Police has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Lima 2021 Licence Renewal" to renew licenses for the LIMA case management software used by regional Digital Forensics Units. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 48000000 (Software package and information systems), was executed through a limited method without prior publication. The contract, valued at £34,670 and signed on 13 July 2021, reflects a decision based on cost-effectiveness and minimal disruption, with a procurement rationale that highlighted the inconvenience of switching suppliers. The process took place in Leicester, UK, and is now concluded.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in software solutions, particularly those offering case management systems or similar technologies, to engage with governmental entities. Companies poised for growth in this sector would include those that can demonstrate competitive pricing and reliability comparable to the established LIMA software. Potential suppliers should focus on showcasing their solutions' capabilities to meet the specific needs of law enforcement and public safety agencies similar to Leicestershire Police.

## Notice

LIMA is the case management software used by the 4 regional Digital Forensics Units and the licences are being renewed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

LIMA is the case management software used by the 4 regional Digital Forensics Units and the licences are being renewed.

### Procurement Information

There would be significant inconvenience and extra cost to change suppliers to change supplier compared to the value of the requirement. LIMA has been identified as the most cost-effective solution to the case management requirements of the involved forces. Competitor solutions are available but do not offer solutions in this price-range.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016740-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 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 | £34,670 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2021 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016740-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leics.police.uk

## Provenance

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