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Digital Forensic Tool on behalf of NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA)

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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08 Jan 2026 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Digital Forensic Tool" on behalf of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) has been concluded, with the award made to Softcat PLC. This procurement falls under the "system and support services" industry category and was managed by NHS Shared Business Services. The contract, which is valued at £147,000, will commence on 22nd December 2025 and run until 21st December 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 6th November 2025. The location of the project is based at the NHS Counter Fraud Authority in Canary Wharf, London, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital forensic solutions, particularly those with capabilities in processing and analysing forensic data from various digital storage mediums. SMEs were deemed suitable for this contract, indicating favourable conditions for smaller enterprises to engage in such procurement processes. Companies with expertise in providing integrated review platforms and suites of analytical tools for data interpretation and reporting stand to gain substantially by participating in similar opportunities that facilitate collaboration with large health service organisations. The role of Softcat PLC as the supplier underscores the need for skilled, scalable solutions to support critical public sector digital investigations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Forensic Tool on behalf of NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA)

Notice Description

To establish a new DFU operating model, the NHSCFA requires a forensic tool and integrated review platform to operate as part of the unit's primary digital forensic examination and eDiscovery workflow. This solution shall: Process forensic acquisitions taken of computer devices, removable storage, data captured from cloud and remote storage. Process mobile device data previously captured and processed by common mobile forensic tools for review alongside computer data. Provide a suite of analytical tools for the analysis, interpretation, filtering, searching, categorisation and reporting of data of relevance. Enable the presentation of data of potential relevance to a secure internet-accessible platform for the review and categorisation of data by the DFU's customers. Enable the export of relevant data and production of forensic reports for submission to the Criminal Justice System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2f22d45-3a0e-4c46-99df-da99a6bb1893
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2028 3-4 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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