Digital Forensics - Aggregated Software

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the contracting process for a scalable digital forensics software procurement titled "Digital Forensics - Aggregated Software." This project falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support with a classification code of 72000000. The procurement process, managed through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, was concluded with a contract awarded to Trustmarque Solutions Limited. The contract, worth £18,000,000, will span from 15 June 2026 to 14 March 2031, with the primary delivery location being in Blackpool, United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital forensics and IT software solutions, particularly those offering scalable products suitable for large public sector frameworks. The focus on digital forensics software provides a niche opening for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to leverage their innovative capabilities in a competitive market largely dominated by larger firms. Businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector IT services category could greatly benefit from opportunities like this, fostering growth through engagement in substantial government contracts.

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Notice Title

Digital Forensics - Aggregated Software

Notice Description

Scalable contract for the acquisition of digital forensics software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f2b77ba-987c-4a1e-aeee-cb3bcec2d9e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed800c2-c93d-495c-88c8-acba30101477
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Mar 2031 4-5 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
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
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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