FS COS and Data Migration

The Forensic Services Core Operating System (FS COS) Project will deliver a fully integrated & future-proofed single operating system, the migration of all data for in-scope systems and the decommissioning of un-supported legacy systems as required.

• Appendix B contains indicative phasing activity & draft high-level timeline for FBC submission.
• Consideration of the requirement for a Scottish Government review through their Technical Assurance Framework (TAF) being undertaken by colleagues in Police Scotland Portfolio Assurance. The framework is intended to improve delivery of digital projects and ensure lessons learnt from previous experience are embedded in future practice.
• Market engagement activity now concluded. Three organisations presented at a series of stakeholder workshops where valuable and informative discussions were held.  The outputs have been extremely helpful in consolidation of the final requirements to include in the final ITT.
• Work on consolidation of functional and non-functional requirements for inclusion in the invitation to tender (ITT) nearing completion. The validation process for final approval of requirements by relevant stakeholders now confirmed and submission of ITT to market remains on track for April 2025.
• Police Scotland have provided much welcomed opportunities for shared learning on the data migration activity which have been invaluable in supporting confirmation of our data migration requirements for the ITT

Appendix C outlines key activity for the next 3 months for our FS COS and Data Migration project.