Scope
Description
We are developing new capabilities to ingest data from policing to support enhanced analytics for Police Reform and Policy Development. Various capabilities are available and to support the best value for money decision, we would like to test the likely best options with data held by Datalynx in their proprietary system. Therefore a contract is required with Datalynx for them to support the testing using the data that is held on their system.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £625,000 excluding VAT
- £750,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 February 2026 to 30 September 2026
- 7 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
The supplier is currently delivering on another project, collecting and using the data which will be central to this proposed project.
The project rests on being granted access to the data and underlying system owned solely by Datalynx. On that basis, no alternative is available
Supplier
Datalynx Ltd
- Companies House: 04399948
station road
Kings Langley
WD4 8LZ
United Kingdom
Email: info@datalynx.net
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Home Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWGC-6513-PQLZ
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government