Direct award via the Home Office framework for theprovision of Conducted energy devices andconsumables: C23688: National Framework Agreement for theSupply of Conducted Energy Devices (CEDs) andAssociated Equipment Direct award justification: Only one supplier who is authorised to supply such devices in the UK andthe sole supplier on the home office framework.

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations. Explanation: This contract was awarded via the Home Office framework agreement C23688. Axon