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Provision of MDP Digital Forensic Examination Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Jan 2021 at 16:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of MDP Digital Forensic Examination Services," a contract valued at £450,000. This service is classified under technical analysis or consultancy services and falls within the services sector. The contract, awarded to Eurofins Forensic Services Ltd, is effective from 1st February 2021 until 31st January 2024. The tender process utilised a selective procurement method and was conducted in Glasgow, with the tender period concluding on 26th November 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital forensic services to expand their operations and client base. Businesses with expertise in technical analysis or consultancy services, particularly those equipped to handle police seized exhibits, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The successful execution of this tender underscores the growing demand within the forensic services market, highlighting a pathway for SMEs to engage with public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of MDP Digital Forensic Examination Services

Notice Description

Digital Forensic Service (Examination / Analysis of Police seized exhibits) New Service Delivery Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e2da2de-178c-4996-b6e2-f71269ae5dcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d84dc1c9-37ec-49fb-a244-9e35191a524b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES

Further Information

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