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Digital Forensics Professional Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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01 May 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has successfully completed the procurement process for "Digital Forensics Professional Services," classified under IT services including consulting, software development, and Internet support within the CPV category 72000000. This tender involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, following a selective procurement method. The awarded contract to CCL Solutions Group Ltd. commenced on 13th April 2026 and will conclude on 12th January 2027. It encompasses various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and other global regions. The award was published on 1st May 2026, after the tender period ended on 6th February 2026, highlighting the stage as 'Award'.

With a contract value of £624,999, this procurement offers significant opportunities for SMEs in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in digital forensics. Organisations positioned to provide consulting, software development, or support services in this field could see substantial growth by aligning with such procurement opportunities. Although this contract has been awarded, businesses looking to compete in future tenders should focus on building specialised digital forensic capabilities and establishing robust UK-based and international service delivery footprints.

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Notice Title

Digital Forensics Professional Services

Notice Description

Procurement of Digital Forensics Professional Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2200b72-9c88-4ab2-9559-6987b15d83a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
1 May 20261 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

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 9NA
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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