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title: "PROC-24-2482 Forensic Services Core Operating System (COS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a7cf"
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published: "2025-10-28"
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# PROC-24-2482 Forensic Services Core Operating System (COS)

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a7cf

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a Forensic Services Core Operating System (COS), as specified under project code PROC-24-2482. This contract, classified under the "software supply services" industry category, aims to establish an eight-year agreement with options for extensions up to twelve years. The system is intended to enhance case, evidence, and laboratory management processes within Forensic Services. Located in Scotland, the procurement process is being conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation and has a deadline for submission set for 27th November 2025. The tender seeks to address major requirements, including the implementation services and data migration from existing systems, with a key focus on providing a comprehensive support and maintenance package.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those experienced in software development, data conversion, and maintenance of IT systems. By participating, these businesses can leverage their expertise to deliver innovative solutions to the Scottish Police Authority, thereby gaining a foothold in the public sector for long-term growth. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefits highlights an opportunity for businesses to contribute towards social value by offering employment and skills development activities. Companies capable of integrating evolving technologies and managing significant data transitions will find the tender particularly suitable, providing potential partnerships with local education providers to further enhance community impact.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to appoint a Contractor for the provision, delivery and implementation of a Forensic Services Core Operating System (COS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking to appoint a Contractor for the provision, delivery and implementation of a Forensic Services Core Operating System (COS). The Contract Period will be for a minimum of eight (8) years with the option, held solely at the Authority's discretion, to extend for a further period of two (2) twenty-four (24) month periods (8 years + 2 + 2) up to twelve (12) years in total. The actual commencement date of the Contract will not be known until Contract Award. Forensic Services requires an effective case, evidence and laboratory information management system which allows our people to focus on the specialist forensic and support activity required for delivery of examination outcomes in timeframes which bring real value for our criminal justice partners and the wider Scottish public. The scope includes implementation services, including support with significant data migration from existing Tier 1 systems, as well as ongoing support and maintenance. This procurement is for a new Forensic Services Core Operating System. Further information is provided within the ITP document, available on PCS-T.

Options: Police Scotland reserve the right to purchase additional goods and services which offer ongoing improvements to the operational solution and to cater for the emergence of new and evolving technologies which could enhance the solution and/or the provision of the Services. Any such changes will be progressed through the Contract Variation process in accordance with Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: A period of two (2) twenty-four (24) month periods (8 years + 2 + 2) up to twelve (12) years in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068813-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 72311100 - Data conversion services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068813-2025
- 10 Oct 2024 at 16:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032700-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780018
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=807876
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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