CoLP - Origin

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

Published: Mar 2, 2026

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to SSS Public Safety Limited — £75,554

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (ICT & digital): CoLP - Origin. By The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of. Awarded to SSS Public Safety Limited.

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 868,192.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The duration of the contract is 2 years with a 1-year option to extend.

This was a Direct Award based on the niche service and bespoke requirement for the City of London Police. The same supplier was critical as a gap in service/new supplier mobilisation would've had a detrimental impact.

The framework being used is CCS' RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions.

Background:

The CoLP HR system known as Origin provides the personnel system across the Force. The system is currently supplied and supported by NEC. The current contract with NEC expired at the end of March 2025 and has been extended further. There are no further extension options. This report is for approval for Direct Award of a new 2-year contract with extension options for further 2 years to NEC. Proposed route to Market by Direct Award to NEC via CCS Framework RM6194.

Direct Award proposed due to:

SAP ERP - allow time to off-board from Origin to SAP or another solution.

Take advantage of discounted support charges from NEC for a longer commitment.

To give time for technical refresh of system and upgrade to take place.

Scope of Services

The CoLP HR System - Origin is a modular system with the following requirements:

Origin Support including licences

Database Managed Services

Database refresh

Technical refresh of system

Interface support. CPV: Software package and information systems (48000000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on March 2, 2026. Last refreshed 47 days ago. Reference: tender_522165/1556150. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London has issued 235 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 56 currently open and 144 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

SSS Public Safety Limited was awarded the contract for £75,554. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_522165/1556150 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to SSS Public Safety Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.