Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Thames Valley Police
Police HQ North, Meadow House, The Boulevard, Lang
Kidlington, Oxon
OX5 1NZ
Contact
Alison Jerred
alison.jerred@thamesvalley.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
VAT – GB 180 5571 07
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://thamesvalleypolice.co.uk
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32823
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=46002&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Acro Database Solutions
Reference number
TVP00713
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The ACRO Criminal Records Office is seeking suitable providers to take a holistic view of ACRO’s database solutions and make suggestions for how to replace and improve outdated areas of our technology.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
OX5 1NZ
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The ACRO Criminal Records Office is seeking suitable providers to take a holistic view of ACRO’s database solutions and make suggestions for how to replace and improve outdated areas of our technology. We’re looking to engage with providers to understand the solutions which best suit our business needs and strategic aims. We are seeking responses by 29/04/22 and we intend to invite providers for presentations and Q&A sessions in the week commencing 09/05/22.
We anticipate running an open procurement process following this engagement, depending on the responses received from this PIN. We will provide a statement of requirements at that stage.
The chosen provider may be required to work with an existing supplier during a transition period.
two.2.14) Additional information
Additional background information is provided in the downloadable document “TVP00713 ACRO Database Solutions PIN Background”. Please complete and return the downloadable questionnaire “TVP00713 ACRO Database Solutions Questionnaire” – if you are having issues locating these documents, please contact alison.jerred@thamesvalley.police.uk to request a copy.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
14 July 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To participate, interested parties (including SMEs, social enterprises, voluntary or community organisation) must be registered on Bluelight with up-to-date contact details to include company name and E mail. The available documents to download are: “TVP00713 ACRO Database Solutions PIN Background” and “TVP00713 ACRO Database Solutions Questionnaire”. TVP are requesting interested parties provide responses including a completed questionnaire by 29/04/2022. If you have any issues accessing these documents please contact alison.jerred@thamesvalley.police.uk.