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Event 1657 - Digital Forensic Services relating to Data Capture, Processing and Analysis from Digital Storage Devices

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Apr 2025 at 11:56

Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 15:21

Planning

21 Jul 2023 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a contract for "Event 1657 - Digital Forensic Services relating to Data Capture, Processing and Analysis from Digital Storage Devices." This contract falls under the industry category of data analysis services (CPV 72316000) and is intended to facilitate the regular purchasing of digital forensic services. The contract period starts on 1 December 2024 and runs until 31 March 2027, covering locations in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process employed an open procedure, with the tender stage concluding on 26 September 2024. This contract was awarded to multiple suppliers, with key details published on 4 April 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for both large enterprises and SMEs specialising in digital forensics. Businesses capable of delivering expert data capture, processing, and analysis services from digital storage devices will find this contract particularly beneficial. The supplier list includes companies such as Caci Limited, CCL-FORENSICS LIMITED, EX1 - DIGITAL FORENSIC SERVICES LTD, INTAFORENSICS LTD, and MD5 LTD, indicating the comprehensive scope and potential for growth within this contract. SMEs in this field are encouraged to engage with these opportunities to leverage their expertise and expand their operations.

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Notice Title

Event 1657 - Digital Forensic Services relating to Data Capture, Processing and Analysis from Digital Storage Devices

Notice Description

Multi-supplier Agreement to facilitate regular routine purchasing of Digital Forensic Services relating to Data Capture, Processing, and Analysis from Digital Storage Devices. The Authority is seeking through this tendering process to award a contract with a suitably capable Tenderer(s) to provide these Services for an Initial Period of up until and including 31 March 2027. The Initial Period together with any Extension Period(s) shall not exceed a combined total of 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4109719a-0790-4c6d-bb22-0ddb3ba7bf71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224d995a-cab1-4710-8d10-e8ad80cc3a35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
18 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 6LT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CACI

CCL-FORENSICS

EX1 - DIGITAL FORENSIC SERVICES

INTAFORENSICS

MD5

Further Information

Notice Documents

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