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Cellebrite Licences Renewal -KEP

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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13 Jul 2026 at 16:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the renewal of Kent and Essex Cellebrite licences was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent. This contract falls under the security software package industry category, with a CPV code of 48730000. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, the value of the contract is £748,935.67. The procurement method was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been completed, and the award was confirmed on 12th June 2026, with the contract start date set for 29th June 2026 and ending on 28th September 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security software solutions, particularly those capable of fulfilling ongoing licence renewal needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably suitable to participate and potentially benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their portfolios and client bases. The procurement process being set as a call-off from a framework agreement suggests that participating businesses should be prepared to engage in ongoing and reliable supply agreements. Suppliers such as Softcat plc, who have been awarded the contract, illustrate the competitiveness and scope for specialised service providers within this industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cellebrite Licences Renewal -KEP

Notice Description

Renewal of Kent and Essex Cellebrite licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca32d4cd-e313-46ae-882f-56519f15cad8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£748,935 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£748,935 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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