Award

Provision of Digital Forensics Capability

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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Award

17 May 2022 at 10:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has undertaken a procurement process titled "Provision of Digital Forensics Capability". This initiative falls under the IT services industry category (CPV code: 72000000) and is currently in the Award stage. The contracts, valued at £99,999, are set to last from 2 August 2021 to 1 February 2023. The procurement method employed is a direct award via a single tender action, specifically due to technical reasons, as stipulated in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The service area is based in London, United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 1 August 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) within the digital forensics and investigation services domain. Companies that specialise in IT consulting, software development, and public security services would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts as the Authority plans to run a wider competition for longer-term arrangements during the interim period. Businesses that can demonstrate their capability to deliver ongoing forensic services and support for historical criminal justice requirements may find substantial growth potential in this procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Digital Forensics Capability

Notice Description

These contracts are brought about due to the exit from another contracting arrangement and are for an interim period of 18 months whilst the Contracting Authority looks to run a competition for longer term arrangements. The awards are carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR"), regulation 32(2)(b) for technical reasons. The contracts relate to suppliers to an exiting provider. The Authority requires continuing arrangements in respect of historical but ongoing forensic submissions and cases due to technical reasons relating to criminal justice requirements. In addition the number of contracts (as well as arrangements below EU threshold levels) represents good use of accredited (as appropriate) suppliers across this limited marketplace. A competition will be ran and awarded during the period of these contracts to put in place future arrangements for these services. Additional information: The awards will be carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR"), regulation 32(2)(b) for technical reasons. The contracts relate to suppliers to an exiting provider. The Authority requires continuing arrangements in respect of historical but ongoing cases and the volume of contracts (as well as low value arrangements) represents good use of available, accredited (as appropriate) suppliers across this marketplace. These arrangements will maintain business and marketplace continuity and are interim arrangements to allow for a competition following from an exit from a prior contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72b5bff4-e5a7-467f-9317-079680196275
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720ef271-a441-4c07-b55f-c1a535b2ae0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

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

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 1 Feb 2023 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
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
DA15 7ES
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Sidcup
Westminster Constituency
Old Bexley and Sidcup

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOOTPRINT INVESTIGATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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