Award

Open-Source Internet Intelligence and Investigation Platform

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the "Open-Source Internet Intelligence and Investigation Platform" under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. This procurement was conducted as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to Internet Investigation Solutions Limited, valued at £69,168. This software solution will be deployed in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with a contract period starting on 16th August 2025 and concluding on 15th August 2029. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract status noted as complete since 15th August 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software development, particularly those with expertise in secure and auditable internet investigation solutions. SMEs were considered suitable for participation, encouraging smaller firms to engage with framework agreements like G-Cloud to expand their offerings and serve regional authorities. Companies with innovative software capabilities and a focus on legislative compliance in digital investigations would have been well-suited to compete in this contract process.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Open-Source Internet Intelligence and Investigation Platform

Notice Description

Awarded contract following a call off from G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) for an end-to-end secure and auditable mis attributable internet investigation software solution to allow for the discovery, capture and presentation of internet-based evidence, whilst maintaining legislative compliance and evidential chain preservation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5947c20a-838e-49ae-8814-75a0df1d4d3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c3bc7f-eb2d-4c0b-8019-5c2d114edb3e
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,168 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,168 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2029 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
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNET INVESTIGATION SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-5947c20a-838e-49ae-8814-75a0df1d4d3c-2025-08-27T09:57:46+01:00",
    "date": "2025-08-27T09:57:46+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-5947c20a-838e-49ae-8814-75a0df1d4d3c",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "111-IT-25",
        "title": "Open-Source Internet Intelligence and Investigation Platform",
        "description": "Awarded contract following a call off from G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) for an end-to-end secure and auditable mis attributable internet investigation software solution to allow for the discovery, capture and presentation of internet-based evidence, whilst maintaining legislative compliance and evidential chain preservation.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "Yorkshire and the Humber",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 51876,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 69168,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-15T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-08-16T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2029-08-15T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/axN79Bfk",
            "name": "West Yorkshire Combined Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "West Yorkshire Combined Authority",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/axN79Bfk"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "WYCA - Wellington House",
                "locality": "LEEDS",
                "postalCode": "LS12DE",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "yb.procurement@westyorkshire.police.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-08902949",
            "name": "Internet Investigation Solutions Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Internet Investigation Solutions Limited",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "08902949"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Liverpool L2 3AB"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/axN79Bfk",
        "name": "West Yorkshire Combined Authority"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-5947c20a-838e-49ae-8814-75a0df1d4d3c-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-08-15T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-08-27T09:57:46+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 69168,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-08902949",
                    "name": "Internet Investigation Solutions Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-08-16T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-08-15T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c3bc7f-eb2d-4c0b-8019-5c2d114edb3e",
                    "datePublished": "2025-08-27T09:57:46+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}