UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 06/05/2022

External Reference: 2022-568842

FTS Reference: 2022-010039

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Thames Valley Police
VAT – GB 180 5571 07
Police HQ North, Meadow House, The Boulevard, Lang
Kidlington, Oxon
OX5 1NZ
UK
Contact person: Alison Jerred
E-mail: alison.jerred@thamesvalley.police.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://thamesvalleypolice.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32823

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.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 abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Acro Database Solutions
Reference number:  TVP00713
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72266000  -  Software consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.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providers to take a holistic view of ACRO’s database solutions and make suggestions for how to replace and improve outdated areas of our technology.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.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
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
OX5 1NZ
II.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providers to take a holistic view of ACRO’s database solutions and make suggestions for how to replace and improve outdated areas of our technology.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.
II.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.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

14/07/2022

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.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.