---
title: "Forensic Evidence Management System (FEMS) Support & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808054"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-25"
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# Forensic Evidence Management System (FEMS) Support & Maintenance

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808054

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has finalised a contract for the ongoing support and maintenance of the Starlims Forensic Evidence Management System (FEMS), addressing the needs of its Forensic Services division in Glasgow, UK. This procurement, categorised under services within public order and safety, adopted a limited method due to the unique intellectual property rights held by the supplier, STARLIMS. The contract, valued at £670,908.89, was awarded and signed on 30 July 2025, with the procurement process now at the completion stage. The procurement was conducted without a prior call for competition, marked by the rationale of protecting exclusive rights.

This tender presents a niche opportunity particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in forensic software systems and those capable of offering expert support and maintenance services. Given the nature of the work, companies holding exclusive rights or specialised knowledge in proprietary systems similar to STARLIMS are ideally positioned to compete. While the opportunity itself favours a specific provider, it underscores the importance of developing proprietary solutions that can leverage exclusive expertise within public procurement landscapes.

## Notice

The Authority required a contract to be put in place for the ongoing support and maintenance of previously purchased Starlims perpetual licences. A Professional Services Day rate was also requested as part of the contract with the intention of being an option to utilise for any required enhancements in the interim period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority required to appoint a Contractor for the provision of a Support and Maintenance Agreement for the existing Starlims Forensic Evidence Management System currently in use within SPA Forensics Services. A Professional Services Day rate was also requested as part of the contract with the intention of being an option to utilise for any required enhancements in the interim period.

Options: A Professional Services Day rate was also requested as part of the contract with the intention of being an option to utilise for any required enhancements in the interim period

### Procurement Information

Starlims UK Limited own the intellectual property rights of the software and are the only supplier capable of providing support and maintenance of the software or any required enhancements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537587 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 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 | £670,908 |

## 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 | G40 4EH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Calton |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537587

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537587
  Forensic Evidence Management System (FEMS) Support & Maintenance - The Authority required a contract to be put in place for the ongoing support and maintenance of previously purchased Starlims perpetual licences. A Professional Services Day rate was also requested as part of the contract with the intention of being an option to utilise for any required enhancements in the interim period.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808054

## Provenance

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