CCCC17A10 - The Provision of production of a Network Code for Police Forces in England and Wales for HMIC

Tender description

The purpose of this procurement is to engage a law firm to draft a contractually binding decision-making mechanism for voluntary adoption by the police service. Such a mechanism - known as a "network code" - would be used by the police to govern their design, procurement, operation and development of information communication technology (ICT). The purpose and overriding principle of the network code should be true interoperability and the efficient, economical and effective establishment and reform of ICT standards and ICT procurement, and the good faith of all in policing in working to achieve that. To Note: Time is of the essence and there will only be a limited period of approximately 2 weeks between commission and completion of stage one of this assignment. This should be considered when submitting your tender.