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The Provision of Intelligence/Telecommunications Digital Evidence Software

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 14:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Sep 2025 at 13:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 May 2025 at 16:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process spearheaded by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire involves the acquisition of Intelligence/Telecommunications Digital Evidence Software to support their enforcement activities. The procurement, conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, falls under the goods category with a specific focus on software packages and information systems. The final award was made to Forensic Analytics Ltd on 16 June 2026, after a comprehensive process that started with the initial tender publication in May 2025. Operating from Wellingborough in the UK (UKF25 region), the procurement process is now in the contract stage with an active status, set for a period from 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2028, extendable by two additional one-year periods. The contract is valued at GBP 570,960 gross, demonstrating a substantial investment in fortifying digital forensic capabilities through advanced software solutions.

This tender opens up significant avenues for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in digital evidence and telecommunications software like Forensic Analytics Ltd. Businesses that can provide innovative software solutions tailored to law enforcement's unique operational needs would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts, given the procurement's competitive and flexible nature. Companies offering cutting-edge analytics, forensic tools, or other IT services that enhance digital intelligence capabilities will find these opportunities promising. The procurement also highlights the importance of staying aligned with the public sector's evolving requirements, thus providing a continuous pipeline of future opportunities for businesses that can adapt and innovate in the digital evidence space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Intelligence/Telecommunications Digital Evidence Software

Notice Description

The provision of Intelligence/Telecommunications Digital Evidence Software to for Northamptonshire Police.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056690-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£475,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£475,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-08-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill & Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Forensic Analytics Ltd

Further Information

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