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Digital Forensics Software Suite

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police has recently completed the procurement process for a digital forensics software suite, titled "Digital Forensics Software Suite" and "Cellebrite Inseyets Digital Forensics Software Suite." This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with a procurement method of selective tendering via a call-off using the KCS framework agreement. The procurement covers locations in England, Scotland, and Wales, with the contract set to commence on 17th February 2026 and last until 16th February 2027. The total contract value is £65,614.50, and the tender was awarded to Softcat PLC on 5th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for vendors within the technology and software sectors, especially those experienced in providing digital forensics solutions. Businesses with strong capabilities in software package development and delivery could consider similar tenders in the future. Although this contract was awarded to a large scale supplier, smaller enterprises with innovative solutions may find opportunities in developing partnerships or sub-contracting arrangements with larger primary contractors like Softcat PLC. Understanding the framework agreements utilised in such procurements can be advantageous for businesses looking to expand in government and public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Digital Forensics Software Suite

Notice Description

Provision of licences for DFU via call-off using KCS framework agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-078d46f4-8dfa-4a1a-8fd1-470159d0a193
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e638a97f-b8ec-45fa-901e-8c8275b1c88c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,614 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,614 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 9LN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Camden Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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