Tender

National Agreement for the Provision of Digital Forensics Services - (Procurement led by The Forensic Capability Network (FCN - the Authority) on behalf of Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner)

SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT (SWPPD)

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16 Oct 2020 at 11:44

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16 Oct 2020 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The South West Police Procurement Department (SWPPD) is initiating a tender for the "National Agreement for the Provision of Digital Forensics Services," aimed primarily at digital forensics providers. This procurement is categorised under service provision and will operate through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) over an eight-year period from the commencement date. The procurement process is currently at the Selection Stage and is set to conclude on 16 October 2028, with the service agreements scheduled to commence from 17 October 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their services in the fields of digital forensics and data retrieval. Businesses specialising in technical analysis, IT consulting, security services, and digital evidence evaluation would be particularly well positioned to bid for the various lots available. Companies with experience in complex data retrieval and forensic investigation may gain a competitive edge due to the diverse requirements set forth in the tender.

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Notice Title

National Agreement for the Provision of Digital Forensics Services - (Procurement led by The Forensic Capability Network (FCN - the Authority) on behalf of Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner)

Notice Description

The Forensic Capability Network (FCN - the Authority) on behalf of Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner are leading and awarding a National Digital Forensics Services arrangement to be available for use by the FCN's customers. The arrangement will be a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which will be in place for an eight-year period from commencement of the DPS. The Authority and its Customers are seeking to award multiple Service Agreements through the following structure of requirements:- Lot 1A Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Lot 1B Digital Data Retrieval - Computers Lot 2A Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Decrypt & Acquire Lot 2B Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Chip / Data Restoration Lot 2C Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Bespoke Lot 2D Complex Digital Data Retrieval - HDD/Peripheries Repair & Data Restoration Lot 2E Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Peripheries Lot 3 Digital Forensic Investigation & Evaluation Lot 4A Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Cell Site Analysis Lot 4B Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Still / Video Image Enhancement Lot 4C Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Video Production and Presentation Lot 4D Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Face Lot 4E Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Clothing Lot 4F Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Vehicles Lot 4G Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Other Lot 4H Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Enhancement Lot 4I Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Analysis Lot 4J Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Voice Comparison Lot 5A Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Mobile Device DDR Lot 5B Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Computer DFI Lot 5C Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - GTD / Test Data Production Lot 5D Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - ISO 17020 / 17025 Training Lot 5E Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Other Training e.g. Crim.PR / Expert Witness Lot 5F Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Tool Training Lot 5G Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Method Validation Lot 5H Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Quality Assurance Consultancy Lot 6 Collection & Delivery (Lots 2A - E & 4A - J only) We are pleased to invite you to participate in this procurement (Stage 1 of the DPS the Selection Stage). Upon expressing an interest by "accepting" this opportunity you will have full access to the suite of guidance documents located in the "access documents" folder in this Bluelight e- tendering Portal and the online Selection Questionnaire. To note this is a completely electronic process and therefore all communications must be made and received via this Bluelight e-tendering portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d055249-a5f5-4a3f-92ca-a6b8125a70fd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64120000 - Courier services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

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

72300000 - Data services

72316000 - Data analysis services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

75241100 - Police services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79710000 - Security services

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 20283 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2028 - 18 Oct 2028 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT (SWPPD)
Contact Name
Paul Greaves
Contact Email
paul.greaves@dorset.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+447714630926

Buyer Location

Locality
WINFRITH
Postcode
DT2 8DZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
West Purbeck
Westminster Constituency
South Dorset

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