---
title: "Data Drives Digital: Provision of Software & Services for Data Discovery (Lot 1)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000700956"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-07-21"
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# Data Drives Digital: Provision of Software & Services for Data Discovery (Lot 1)

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000700956

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has successfully completed a public procurement process titled "Data Drives Digital: Provision of Software & Services for Data Discovery (Lot 1)", focused on the services industry. The procurement stage is now marked as complete, with the contract awarded to AiM Ltd, following an open procedure. The initial contract value is £313,600 for a four-year period, with the possibility of extending for an additional three years, potentially raising the total value to £999,150. The procurement was initiated on 7th July 2022, and the process encompassed multiple bids, indicating substantial interest in this opportunity.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and data services, particularly those with capabilities in data discovery and analytics. With a competitive environment reflected in the eight bids submitted, companies aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector—and those that can fulfil quality and price criteria—should consider competing for future similar contracts. This procurement process illustrates a demand for high-quality tech solutions that meet public safety and operational needs, making it an attractive prospect for both established firms and innovative start-ups in the tech industry.

## Notice

Provision of Software and Services for Data Discovery

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Procedure for the provision of Software and Services for Data Drives Digital Programme. Contract Award notice relates to Lot 1 of this procedure for Data Discovery.

Options: Contract value for the initial 4 year period is 313,600 GBP, however the Authority has the ability to extend the contract for a further 3 years and also has the ability to use the contract as a means to call off further software and services if required up to a maximum total contract value of 999,150 GBP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454404 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £999,150 |

## 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 | AIM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454404

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454404
  Data Drives Digital: Provision of Software & Services for Data Discovery (Lot 1) - Provision of Software and Services for Data Discovery

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000700956

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