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Award Notice - Forensics Licences

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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24 Apr 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Competition and Markets Authority, involves the provision of multiple forensic licences under the title "Award Notice - Forensics Licences". This procurement falls within the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically focusing on the maintenance of information technology software. The process has reached the award stage, with Akhter Computers Limited being selected as the supplier. The contracting authority is based in London, England, and the procurement method employed is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 19th March 2025, following the tender period that ended on 10th March 2025. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, valued at £638,122.25.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and software maintenance industries, particularly those that specialise in forensic and information systems software. The contract's call-off from a framework suggests a consistent demand for these services, thus offering potential for long-term business relationships. Given that the procurement is suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it is particularly advantageous for small to medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their clientele and footprint within the government sector. Businesses capable of providing sustainable and reliable IT solutions are well-positioned to benefit significantly from this contract.

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Notice Title

Award Notice - Forensics Licences

Notice Description

Provision of multipal Forensic Licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad6fd2b9-4254-4349-9788-2bb38d42d3b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5adb3fad-3793-4f86-a6a9-039df72b67bd
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£638,122 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£638,122 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
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
Post Town
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

AKHTER COMPUTERS

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