---
title: "Forensic Services Core Operating System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000628338"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628338.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-08-19"
---

# Forensic Services Core Operating System

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000628338

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is initiating a procurement process for the "Forensic Services Core Operating System", currently at the planning stage. This project falls within the public order and safety industry category, and it is located in Glasgow, UK. Interested suppliers should note that responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by 5 pm on 25th September 2020. Further communications are planned, with a future notice date set for 3rd May 2021. The procurement involves a tender process, with an expected timeline yet to be defined for the subsequent tender exercise.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly in the areas of forensic services and public safety systems. Companies that produce operating systems or related technological services would be well-suited to participate in this tender. By engaging in this RFI, businesses can position themselves favourably for future contract bids and expand their footprint within the public sector market.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice is being used by Police Scotland to issue a Request for Information (RFI) for SPA Forensic Services Core Operating System It is expected that the RFI will result in a future tender exercise, with a timescale for that yet to be fully defined. Please see attached documents for further information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Prior Information Notice is being used by SPA to issue a Request for Information (RFI) for a Forensic Services Core Operating System. It is expected that the RFI will result in a future tender exercise. Please see attached documents for further information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392928 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 May 2021 |
| 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 | 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

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392928

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG392928&idx=1
  21st August 2020 - Market Sounding - Request For Information Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392928
  Forensic Services Core Operating System - This Prior Information Notice is being used by Police Scotland to issue a Request for Information (RFI) for SPA Forensic Services Core Operating System It is expected that the RFI will result in a future tender exercise, with a timescale for that yet to be fully defined. Please see attached documents for further information.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628338
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=628338

## Provenance

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