Firearms Licensing 01/2025

FOI Reference: 1/2025

Request

I am looking to update my research regarding what software solutions are currently used to manage and track Firearms Licensing applications and would be most grateful if you would provide me, under the Freedom of Information Act, details in respect to the contract below.

The details I require are:

1. What, if any, software is used for managing and tracking all Firearms Licensing applications, renewals and queries?
2. If purchased software is used, what was the start date, duration and value of the contract?
3. Is there an extension clause in the contract and, if so, the duration of the extension?
4. Has a decision been made yet on whether the contract is are being either extended or renewed?
5. Who is the senior person/s (outside of procurement) responsible for managing the Firearms Licensing team?

Response Q1

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Dyfed-Powys Police, as outlined below.

NFLMS – National Firearms Licensing Management System

Response Q2 - 4

I can confirm that there is no information held by Dyfed-Powys Police due to the fact that this is a National Contract.

Response Q5

Rachel Amphlett -  Firearms and Explosives Licensing Co-ordinator - Criminal Justice and Custody

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 17/01/2025)