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Cellebrite Licences - Kent & Essex

KENT CONSTABULARY

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01 Aug 2024 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Constabulary has recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of Cellebrite licences, essential for the Digital Forensic Teams in Kent and Essex. The contract, specifically aimed at IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, was awarded to Cellebrite UK Limited. This procurement followed a direct procurement method, indicative of a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, with a total value of £90,604, commenced on 12th June 2024 and will run until 28th June 2025, ensuring an uninterrupted service aligning with the expiration of a larger three-year Premium contract. The key dates include the end of the tender period on 11th June 2024, and the procurement was specifically targeting services to be delivered in the East of England, with a postal address of ME15 9BZ.

For businesses focusing on IT services, especially those offering advanced software solutions for digital forensics, this tender presents significant opportunities for future growth. As the awarded contract underscores the importance of specialised software tools in law enforcement, similar firms could position themselves as valuable partners in such niche areas. Moreover, SMEs not barred from participation in similar procurements might consider the specificity and technical requirements of this tender, leveraging their capabilities to meet such specialised needs.

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Notice Title

Cellebrite Licences - Kent & Essex

Notice Description

Cellebrite is an advanced software capability tool which Kent and Essex Digital Forensic Teams have possessed for a number of years TO use for unlocking phones. Allows Digital Forensic Examiners to acquire high quality evidence from devices used by suspects, victims and witnesses. A "related" Premium ES EVS, Premium End Points, Commander, UFED 4PCs must be aligned to 1 expiry date ensuring uninterrupted services. The 28th June 2025 has been chosen as this is when the larger 3 year Premium contract is due to expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8093f0c-c5f8-4da4-aeb2-3c66a87c59a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,604 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,604 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2024 - 28 Jun 2025 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
KENT CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
Ope Ore
Contact Email
ope.ore@essex.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 6DA
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CELLEBRITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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