Forensic Evidence Management System (FEMS) Support & Maintenance

A Contract Award Notice
by SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Services)
Duration: not specified
Value: £671K

Sector: TECHNOLOGY
Published: 25 Aug 2025
Delivery: not specified
Deadline: n/a

Concepts

Location

Glasgow

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

Scottish Police Authority Glasgow

1 supplier

Starlims Manchester

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Award Detail

1	Starlims (Manchester) Reference: proc-24-2470 Num offers: 1 Value: £670,909 Contractor is an SME.

Renewal 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

Award Criteria

PRICE

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

Options are available.
Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

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.