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Digital Forensics Professional Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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30 Apr 2026 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for Digital Forensics Professional Services, classified under IT services in the industry category. The contract, awarded on 7th April 2026 and active from 13th April 2026 to 12th January 2027, concerns services to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, attracted a minimum bid value of £208,333 and an overall award value of £624,999. Notably, the procurement method was selective, aimed at ensuring highly qualified suppliers. The buying organisation, based in London, England, sought the services to further its capabilities in digital forensics.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the IT services sector. The focus on professional digital forensic services is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses with expertise in IT consultancy, software development, and internet support services will find this contract beneficial for growth. The incumbent supplier, CCL Solutions Group Ltd., exemplifies an SME that successfully capitalised on the opportunity, highlighting the tender's alignment with firms at this scale seeking to establish or enhance their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Forensics Professional Services

Notice Description

Procurement of Digital Forensics Professional Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36fd16d6-11c6-42ab-8c74-1fcd655371a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e203814-8596-4eae-bd1f-82ca1d035f7c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£624,999 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9DA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CCL SOLUTIONS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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