---
title: "PROC 24-2554 Renewal of ACOS Source Management Solution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796538"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# PROC 24-2554 Renewal of ACOS Source Management Solution

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796538

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## Summary

The procurement process for "PROC 24-2554 Renewal of ACOS Source Management Solution" was conducted by the Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement fell under the industry category of "Public order and safety" and took place in the UKM region. The process has reached the contract award stage, with the award notice dated 18th September 2025. This was a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the urgent nature of the contract renewal. The contract was signed on 1st April 2025, with a value of £776,244.30 GBP and provides for software licensing, maintenance, and support services for the ACOS system.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating in the information and communication technology sector, particularly those specialising in software solutions for public safety. Companies experienced in software licensing, maintenance, and professional support services for covert management software would find this contract highly suitable. With Police Scotland opting for the BlueLight Commercial ICT Covert management Framework to expedite the process, businesses familiar with similar frameworks or possessing specific expertise in public safety software solutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. SMEs like ABM Intelligence Ltd (T/A Altia), which was awarded the contract, demonstrate how smaller businesses can successfully navigate and secure valuable contracts in the public safety sector.

## Notice

Renewal of contract for Software licensing, maintenance and support services for the ACOS (Previously known as Pegasus) system, with an option for call-off professional services that would support solution upgrade, where required by the business unit.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Police Scotland have a requirement to renew the contract for Software licensing, maintenance and support services for the Covert Management Solution Licenses ACOS (formerly known as Pegasus), with an option for call-off professional services that would support solution upgrade, where required by the business unit. Police Scotland utilised the BlueLight Commercial ICT Covert management Framework.

### Procurement Information

To comply with Police Scotland's Standing Orders Relating to Contracts, the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, Police Scotland utilised the BlueLight Commercial ICT Covert management Framework. Direct Award documentation was sent to ABM Intelligence Limited (T/A Altia) due to the timely nature of the contract renewal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539502 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £776,244 |

## 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 | ABM INTELLIGENCE LTD (T/A ALTIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539502

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539502
  PROC 24-2554 Renewal of ACOS Source Management Solution - Renewal of contract for Software licensing, maintenance and support services for the ACOS (Previously known as Pegasus) system, with an option for call-off professional services that would support solution upgrade, where required by the business unit.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796538

## Provenance

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