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CAID GSAM Detection Tool & Data Visualisation Capability

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12 Mar 2026 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, based in Salford, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CAID GSAM Detection Tool & Data Visualisation Capability." This contract falls under the industry category of license management software packages and is related to selective procurement through a catalogue purchase. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with CameraForensics Ltd selected as the supplier. The tender was published with a value of £279,249.60, and the contract is scheduled to begin on 1 April 2026, concluding on 31 March 2028. Key delivery will occur in London, United Kingdom, offering solutions relevant to investigators working via CAID terminals.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability to such entities. CameraForensics Ltd, a Bristol-based SME, has secured the contract, reflecting the opportunity for similar sized businesses to compete effectively in the sector. The provision includes licence renewals, support, maintenance, and system development for software services aimed at enhancing intelligence gathering capabilities. Companies specialising in software services and systems development, especially those with offerings that align with public safety and investigative processes, would be well-suited to explore future similar opportunities for collaboration with government agencies like the Home Office.

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Notice Title

CAID GSAM Detection Tool & Data Visualisation Capability

Notice Description

CameraForensics is offering to licence their Ember product (previously called Labs) as per our G-Cloud 14 offering as a solution. The proposed licence covers use by any investigator working via a CAID terminal (expected soft ceiling of ~100 users). The contract will include options for provision of further licenses for software services which help investigators find intelligence leads in cases involving imagery from year 2. Licences and services provided by CameraForensics Ltd to the CAID Programme and cover, a. Licence renewals b. Support and maintenance c. System development and R&D work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a7e51e7-2e05-4297-9f60-b2f6e9872387
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41e991a8-ba22-45c4-bd8e-d8bb33ffeaf7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£279,249 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,249 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 3LZ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMERAFORENSICS

Further Information

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