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Digital Forensics Provision

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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06 May 2026 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service has concluded a procurement process titled "Digital Forensics Provision," aiming to support its forensic computing activities in the investigation of relevant cases. The procurement, classified under the industry category of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, was completed on 6 May 2026. The contracting took place in London, with the contract reaching the award stage. The process employed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender period that ended on 23 February 2026. The contract is valued at £1,800,000 and will span from 24 March 2026 to 23 September 2027. The buying organisation, The Insolvency Service, headquartered at 1 Westfield Avenue, London, E20 1HZ, identified INTAFORENSICS LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise, as the supplier.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in digital forensics and related technical services, particularly those capable of providing expert witness and analysis services. SMEs with expertise in forensic computing and those well-versed in working within the bounds of a framework agreement may find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. The awarded contract underscores the potential for firms to deepen their partnership with government bodies like The Insolvency Service and gain significant experience in handling complex investigation cases, thereby bolstering their market credibility and expanding their service reach.

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Notice Title

Digital Forensics Provision

Notice Description

Provision of Forensic Computing services to the Insolvency Service in support of its activities in Forensic Computing for investigation of relevant cases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec8f8a7-e58c-4757-9774-8b6ddac5eeca
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance

71319000 - Expert witness services

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 23 Sep 2027 1-2 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1HZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTAFORENSICS

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