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Forensic Evidence Management System (FEMS) Support & Maintenance

Scottish Police Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Police Authority

Buyer Address: 2 French Street, Glasgow, UKM, G40 4EH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ProcurementTenders@scotland.police.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1786895668

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
670908.89 GBP
Published
25 Aug 2025, 08:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72261000 - Software support services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
STARLIMS
Official Source
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Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

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Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 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

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