Supply of Digital Interview Recorders to British Transport Police
British Transport Police · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Digital Interview Recorders to British Transport Police
Awarded 04 Oct 2022
Awarded04 Oct 2022
Value£77,570.00
AgencyBritish Transport Police
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 2y 1mo ago2y term
Awarded 4 Oct 2022Expired 3 Oct 2024
About
British Transport Police awarded a contract to David Horn Communications Limited for the supply of 28 Digital Interview Recorders (DIRs).
The recording devices were required to comply with legislative changes introduced by Section 28 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA), which mandates that certain vulnerable victims have their evidence recorded on video and audio for playback in court.
The equipment specifications are defined under Home Office Guidance and are highly prescriptive.
The contract value was £77,570.
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