---
title: "National Vetting System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000622682"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000622682.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-06-04"
---

# National Vetting System

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000622682

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has successfully awarded a contract titled "National Vetting System" for the provision and support of a vetting system for Police Scotland. This procurement falls under the goods category and utilized a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract was signed on 21 May 2020, with a value of £171,300, and is currently active. The contract is associated with the location of Glasgow, UK, and was awarded to Softcat plc, a large supplier based in the same city.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to engage in the public safety and technology sectors. Companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those with experience in vetting systems or public sector engagements, would be well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. As the procurement was executed through a framework agreement, businesses that have established relationships within these frameworks may find it easier to participate in similar opportunities moving forward.

## Notice

National Vetting System and support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision and support of National Vetting System for Police Scotland.. This contract was awarded via the Direct Award procedure under Scottish Procurement Software Value Added Reseller Framework. Weights provided above are therefore those that the supplier was assessed with by the Framework Owner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387623 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £171,300 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387623

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387623
  National Vetting System - National Vetting System and support.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622682

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