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Digital Forensics Software Renewal for Cellebrite Software

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE

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22 Apr 2025 at 11:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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17 Mar 2025 at 12:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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17 Mar 2025 at 12:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire has completed a procurement process for the renewal of digital forensics software, specifically Cellebrite software, which is crucial for their mobile forensics operations. The procurement falls under the "goods" category and was conducted using a direct award method, justified by embedded operational practices and cost-efficiency considerations. The contract, awarded to CELLEBRITE UK LIMITED, covers various licences and subscriptions for extracting and analysing digital forensic data. The procurement, spanning multiple regions in the UK, was initiated in March 2025, with the contract period beginning on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The total contract value amounted to £273,906.58, reflecting gross costs of £328,687.9, aligning with the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents a key opportunity for businesses in the digital forensics and software sectors, particularly those capable of directly meeting highly specific technological needs. The emphasis on a direct award underscores potential for businesses that specialise in unique software solutions or have established relationships with their clients. Although this contract highlights the importance of incumbency and continuity for the Leicestershire Police, it also suggests growth potential for similar SMEs when they can demonstrate seamless integration within operational frameworks. Companies offering complementary training, support, or other innovative forensic technologies could find avenues for collaboration and expansion in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Forensics Software Renewal for Cellebrite Software

Notice Description

Cellebrite software is used to extract digital forensics data from mobile devices at police stations (Level 1 mobile forensics) and at FHQ in the Digital Hub (Level 2 mobile forensics.) x2 Digital Collector Subscription x 20 Responder Logical Extraction Subscription x 2 Digital Collector Single Licenses 1 Year Subscription x 5 Inseyets On-Prem Pro x1 Inseyets On-Prem Unlimited Unlocks x 4 Inseyets Online Pro x7 Inseyets Pro PA Stand Alone x2 Responder Physical Extraction Subscription x1 Inseyets On-Prem Pro x2 Responder Physical Extraction Subscription

Procurement Information

Leicestershire Police utilise various Cellebrite 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 some third-party sellers are available, best value for money is achieved by going direct to the supplier to avoid additional costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016210-2025
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
SME

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
£273,906 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£273,906 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20257 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CELLEBRITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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