Award

Digital Forensics Software

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

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Award

25 Jul 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire has completed a procurement process for the purchase of digital forensics software licences specifically for Nottinghamshire Police. The awarded contract is directed under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" and falls within the goods procurement category. The process utilised the direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and commenced with the contract internal period dated from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. This procurement is applicable to the East Midlands region, with the primary contact location being Arnold, Nottingham, at postal code NG5 8PP. The contract, valued at £47,380 excluding VAT, was successfully awarded to Magnet Forensics, LLC as of 11th June 2025, with the award notice published on 25th July 2025.

This tender provides substantial business growth potential for suppliers specialising in digital forensic technology. Companies well-suited for similar opportunities would ideally be those with the ability to offer bespoke digital forensic solutions tailored to law enforcement needs. Despite this specific contract being fulfilled via a direct procurement approach, it signals future demand in this niche area, encouraging businesses to align their offerings to meet evolving policing technology requirements. Vendors with specialised software packages or those considering geographic expansion into the East Midlands region may find hosting competencies in this domain rewarding.

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Notice Title

Digital Forensics Software

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the purchase of digital forensics software licences for Nottinghamshire Police, commencing on 01/07/2025, for a period of 1 year. The total contract value is PS47,380 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0786b1de-e880-4591-b581-a17c1a933ce6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1f64500-edc7-49d0-8b82-cb05f138f34e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,380 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAGNET FORENSICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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