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Q3/4 Validation Automation (DFP)

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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25 Nov 2024 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Q3/4 Validation Automation (DFP)" was conducted by the Police Digital Service, based in London, England. This contract falls under the IT services category, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a total contract value of £150,000. The process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Initial stages of the procurement concluded with a tender period end date of 28th August 2024, and the contract period runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2025. The award was made on 25th September 2024, with a published award notice on 25th November 2024. The service location (postal code EC2V 7JE) is in close proximity to the buyer's address at 20 Gresham Street, London.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in digital forensics and IT services, particularly those specialising in validation automation. It’s tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an accessible venture for companies looking to expand their portfolio with government contracts. Organisations capable of providing centralised digital forensic tool validation services, as well as those involved in software implementation and support, will find this project particularly suitable. The awarded contract, valued at £104,000, went to SYTECH - Systems Technology Consultants Ltd, an SME operating out of Stoke-on-Trent. This engagement underscores ongoing opportunities in enhancing digital forensic capabilities within policing, with scope for long-term collaboration and expertise development in related projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Q3/4 Validation Automation (DFP)

Notice Description

The Digital Forensics Programme (DFP) aims to optimise digital forensics practices in policing through the implementation of five overarching projects: * Selective Examination & Extraction (SEE) * Automation * Validation * Enduring Capability * Rape Response Review Project Tech Uplift 2 (RRRP2) The Validation project has established a centralised digital forensic tool validation service, reducing the validation burden of ISO17025 and the FSR CoPC and facilitating the deployment of digital forensics software in police forces. The service minimises duplication of activities by conducting validation activities centrally. The scope of this ITT includes the critical validation activity required to ensure the ongoing success of software implementations associated with the RRRP2 and Automation projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73020dd2-1bd5-4d33-8cdd-3ec8b9d78fd9
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2M 4WN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYTECH - SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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