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title: "PROC433 - Police Custody Welfare, Remote Screening and Monitoring System: SBRI Competition"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000570583"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2019-01-21"
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# PROC433 - Police Custody Welfare, Remote Screening and Monitoring System: SBRI Competition

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000570583

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is initiating a procurement process titled "PROC433 - Police Custody Welfare, Remote Screening and Monitoring System: SBRI Competition." This process falls under the services category within the public order and safety industry. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the competition opening on 28 January 2019 and closing for registration on 20 March 2019 at 12:00pm. The procurement will take place in Glasgow, where organisations can apply for a share of £150,000 to develop a remote monitoring and screening solution for individuals in police custody.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technological solutions, especially those with expertise in remote monitoring systems, health care technologies, or software development. Firms that can integrate biometric capabilities and create effective alert systems would be particularly well-suited to participate. By fostering collaboration through consortia of sector specialists, this initiative encourages innovation and could lead to valuable contracts that enhance police welfare services.

## Notice

This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition. The aim is to source a technological solution for managing the care and welfare of persons in police custody. This competition is supported by the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund. To access the documents and to take part in the competition please click on the link below: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/298/overview Organisations can apply for a share of 150,000 GBP, including VAT, to develop an integrated remote monitoring and screening solution for the care of people in custody. Competition opens: Monday 28 January 2019 Registration closes: Wednesday 20 March 2019 12:00pm

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Police Scotland is seeking an integrated technological solution that can remotely monitor individuals and provide an early warning and intervention alert system. This should improve custody health and welfare outcomes. The solution will ideally have: - a biometric capability to allow healthcare professionals to carry out remote consultations - the ability to indicate whether any potential internal concealment presents a clinical risk The overall programme will be delivered over 2 phases. Phase 1: research and development contracts, feasibility study The first phase involves research and development contracts being awarded to demonstrate technical feasibility of the proposed solution. A total of up to 150,000 GBP, including VAT, is allocated to phase 1 of the competition. We would welcome bids that bring together a consortium of sector specialists. Phase 2: research and development contracts, prototype development and testing The second phase involves up to 2 R&D contracts being awarded to businesses chosen from the successful phase 1 applicants. Up to 200,000 GBP, including VAT, will be allocated for each contract, in order to develop a prototype and undertake field testing for up to 12 months.. Access and Apply for this Competition via the link below: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/298/overview Competition opens: Monday 28 January 2019 Registration closes: Wednesday 20 March 2019 12:00pm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342805 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Jan 2019 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342805

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342805&idx=4
  18th March 2019 - Please see attached the delegate list of those who were happy to share their details.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342805&idx=3
  12th March 2019 - Vulnerability Assessment Question Set
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342805&idx=2
  12th March 2019 - Question and Answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342805&idx=1
  12th March 2019 - Information Event Slides
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342805
  PROC433 - Police Custody Welfare, Remote Screening and Monitoring System: SBRI Competition - This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition. The aim is to source a technological solution for managing the care and welfare of persons in police custody. This competition is supported by the Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund. To access the documents and to take part in the competition please click on the link below: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/298/overview Organisations can apply for a share of 150,000 GBP, including VAT, to develop an integrated remote monitoring and screening solution for the care of people in custody. Competition opens: Monday 28 January 2019 Registration closes: Wednesday 20 March 2019 12:00pm

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=570583
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000570583
- https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/298/overview

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