Award

Digital Forensics Software Renewal

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2025 at 11:33

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 13:00

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire has awarded a contract for the "Digital Forensics Software Renewal" to Magnet Forensics LLC. This procurement, falling under the industry category of software packages and information systems, was conducted via a direct award method. The process is completed and involves the renewal of software utilised by the Digital Forensic Unit and other departments for digital investigations. The contract, active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, encompasses licenses for various Magnet software tools necessary for maintaining the operational standards of the force. The project is domiciled in multiple regions across the United Kingdom, ensuring wide coverage and support for the police's digital forensic needs.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for large software enterprises specialising in digital forensic solutions. Businesses offering comparable high-calibre software solutions could benefit from understanding the requirements and procurement methods of large public organisations like Leicestershire Police, thus potentially positioning themselves for future tenders. The direct award highlights the significance of pre-established relationships and proven product reliability as key factors for successful contract acquisition in this domain.

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Notice Title

Digital Forensics Software Renewal

Notice Description

The Digital Forensic Unit (DFU), Digital Media Investigators (DMI), and Artemis all utilise Magnet software for investigations involving digital devices. x1 Magnet AXIOM Cyber - Term CLS x17 Magnet AXIOM Premier x17 Magnet Outrider Computer (Software Only) - LE x2 Witness Term License x1 GrayKey License - Premier Bundle x1 FasTrak Unlimited x14 Magnet Griffeye Advanced Floating License

Procurement Information

Leicestershire Police utilise various Magnet products across its Digital Forensics Unit and wider force estate. These tools are embedded within our Standard Operating Procedures and Working Instructions. Any change of these tools would require re-accreditation, training and administration, all of which would come at significant cost, both financially and in terms of officer / staff time for training. Therefore, based on our current operating methods it is not possible to seek alternative venders of similar digital forensic products. Although third-party sellers are available, it is best value for money in terms of costs to go direct to the supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016211-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£241,326 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£241,326 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@leics.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 2BX
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAGNET FORENSICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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