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Graykey Licensing

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE

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19 Dec 2025 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Graykey Licensing" was conducted by Nottinghamshire Police, located at Sherwood Lodge, Nottingham, England. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category with the CPV code 48000000. The contract was awarded to Magnet Forensics, a large-scale supplier based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, after a single tender action below threshold procurement method. The award stage has been completed as of 19 December 2025, with the contract period set from 17 January 2026 to 31 December 2026. The total contract value is £43,405.80 excluding VAT, and the procurement process reflects a direct procurement method.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software packages and information systems. Although the procurement method was a direct award, such tenders can help businesses showcase their capabilities in fulfilling government contracts. Companies that can provide software solutions and have expertise in handling policing requirements would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Despite it not being targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses confident in delivering high-quality, large-scale tech solutions are highly suitable contenders for such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graykey Licensing

Notice Description

The contract for the provision of Graykey Licenses has been awarded to Magnet Forensics at a value of PS43,405.80 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e85728c0-537b-48a4-970b-fc5f30df0ba2
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,405 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,405 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAGNET FORENSICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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