Tender

Northants Police - Digital Forensics Unit

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Tender

25 Apr 2022 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is currently inviting tenders for the "Northants Police - Digital Forensics Unit" project, which falls under the data-processing services category. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with proposals due by 6th May 2022. The contract, which is intended to alleviate a backlog of digital device examinations by outsourcing to ISO 17025 accredited contractors, is scheduled to commence on 15th June 2022 and will last for one year until 14th June 2023. The procurement method is open, indicating a competitive bidding process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in digital forensics, data capture, and analysis services to collaborate with a public body. Companies that are ISO 17025 accredited or have experience in handling similar casework would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, which may foster greater competition and innovation in delivering these essential forensic services.

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Notice Title

Northants Police - Digital Forensics Unit

Notice Description

Outsourcing of Digital Forensic Material. Northamptonshire Police Digital Forensic unit proposes to outsource identified legacy case work to external ISO 17025 accredited contractors in order to reduce the backlog of digital devices requiring forensic examination.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8183d806-3af7-41d5-9b25-2b1580850e14
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72310000 - Data-processing services

72313000 - Data capture services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2022 - 14 Jun 2023 6-12 months
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
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Claire Fox
Contact Email
claire.fox@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7557778742

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
Not specified

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

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