CoLP - Origin

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