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Nimbus Forensic Case Management

Competition and Markets Authority

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24 Aug 2026 at 11:55

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19 Aug 2026 at 12:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority bought a software subscription for Nimbus forensic case management, comprising Nimbus core and portal licences. The requirement is classified as software packages and information systems and falls within the goods category. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The purchase supports the Authority’s use of a specialist case-management platform rather than general software supply. Suppliers relevant to this requirement are those providing Nimbus licences, associated portal access, or closely aligned forensic case-management software and information systems. The buyer is the Competition and Markets Authority, a UK public authority based in London. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist software providers as well as larger technology businesses with the relevant licensing and support capability.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender closed on 13 August 2026, and the contract runs from 14 August 2026 to 13 August 2027. The estimated procurement value was between £31,000 and £62,000 GBP. Black Rainbow Consulting Ltd was awarded the contract for £31,000 GBP on 14 August 2026. The award is active, and the contract notice records that the contract has been signed. The published information identifies the procurement as a software subscription for Nimbus core and portal licences. The award followed the dynamic purchasing system call-off route; no separate quality, price weighting or other evaluation basis is stated in the procurement information.

This award indicates a defined requirement within the Competition and Markets Authority for specialist forensic case-management software, including core platform and portal licensing. A credible future competitor would need to supply the Nimbus product or hold the relevant commercial licensing and distribution arrangements, with the capacity to provide reliable access to both core and portal components. Experience supporting software and information systems in a public-sector or regulated environment would help demonstrate delivery credibility, particularly where case information and user access need to be managed securely and consistently. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs, so a specialist software provider with focused licensing, implementation or support capability can be relevant alongside larger suppliers. Familiarity with call-offs from dynamic purchasing systems would also be important for competing through the buyer’s established route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nimbus Forensic Case Management

Notice Description

Subscription for Nimbus core and portal licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85855169-6ce4-4d0c-8e66-16d98c915a1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50bf06ee-bf4b-492e-b02b-37d8994711c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2027 6-12 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
Competition and Markets Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Black Rainbow Consulting Ltd

Further Information

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