Award

The Provision of a Case Management System for the Digital Forensics Unit

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has recently completed a procurement process to secure a Case Management System for the Digital Forensics Unit. The initiative, titled "The Provision of a Case Management System for the Digital Forensics Unit," falls under the services category and specifically addresses the needs for a document management system. This tender, classified within the IT software and software implementation services industry, was awarded through a selective procurement method utilising the G Cloud 14 Framework, Lot 2: Cloud Software. The initial contract, valued at £155,989.74 excluding VAT, runs from 20th April 2026 to 19th April 2029 with a 12-month extension option, potentially increasing its value to £193,613.74. This contract focuses on supporting the Northamptonshire Police in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses dealing in IT and software services, particularly those that specialise in document management systems, cloud software, and digital forensics solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Alemba Limited, which was the awarded supplier, are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders due to their expertise and tailored solutions for law enforcement agencies. The G Cloud framework’s selective process enhances the potential for SMEs to participate by offering a streamlined entry into public sector contracts. Businesses aiming to expand in the IT and security software sectors are encouraged to pursue opportunities within this framework.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of a Case Management System for the Digital Forensics Unit

Notice Description

The Provision of a Case Management System for the Digital Forensics Unit for Northamptonshire Police. Awarded utilising G Cloud 14 Framework, Lot 2: Cloud Software. The contract value is up to PS155,989.74 excluding VAT for the initial 3 year term. There is a 1 x 12-month extension option available from 20th April 2029. If the extension option is enacted this would increase the overall contract value up to PS193,613.74 excluding VAT. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99ae908b-9fcf-4932-b30f-c8e71d4b0ae2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d48a68-c898-4277-af90-c79e9d812048
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

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


CPV Codes

48311100 - Document management system

48517000 - IT software package

72263000 - Software implementation services

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,989 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEMBA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-99ae908b-9fcf-4932-b30f-c8e71d4b0ae2-2026-04-09T10:34:44+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-09T10:34:44+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-99ae908b-9fcf-4932-b30f-c8e71d4b0ae2",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CR202603028",
        "title": "The Provision of a Case Management System for the Digital Forensics Unit",
        "description": "The Provision of a Case Management System for the Digital Forensics Unit for Northamptonshire Police. Awarded utilising G Cloud 14 Framework, Lot 2: Cloud Software. The contract value is up to PS155,989.74 excluding VAT for the initial 3 year term. There is a 1 x 12-month extension option available from 20th April 2029. If the extension option is enacted this would increase the overall contract value up to PS193,613.74 excluding VAT. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48311100",
            "description": "Document management system"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "48517000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "IT software package"
            },
            {
                "id": "72263000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Software implementation services"
            },
            {
                "id": "79980000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Subscription services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "East Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-06-24T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-04-20T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2029-04-19T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/mQxY293c",
            "name": "Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/mQxY293c"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Darby House, Darby Close",
                "locality": "Wellingborough",
                "postalCode": "NN8 6GS",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "commercial@northants.police.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-06322945",
            "name": "Alemba Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Alemba Limited",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "06322945"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "24 Minto Street Edinburgh EH9 1SB"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/mQxY293c",
        "name": "Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-99ae908b-9fcf-4932-b30f-c8e71d4b0ae2-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-03-26T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-04-09T10:34:44+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 155989.74,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-06322945",
                    "name": "Alemba Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-20T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-04-19T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d48a68-c898-4277-af90-c79e9d812048",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-09T10:34:44+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}