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Virtual Forensic Computing (VFC) 7 Portable

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE

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02 Jun 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Virtual Forensic Computing (VFC) 7 Portable" has been concluded by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, located at The Lawns, Harland Way, Cottingham, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process without the necessity of a competitive tender. The contract was awarded on 6th May 2025 and spans from 7th May 2025 to 7th May 2026, with the delivery of goods taking place in the UKE1 region. As of 2nd June 2025, the contract status is marked as active.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of developing virtual forensic computing solutions. Although the procurement did not involve competition due to its below-threshold nature, it highlights a demand for innovative forensic software, enabling the virtualization of computers from forensic files. Businesses with expertise in forensic computing or those looking to expand in this niche market may find similar future tenders beneficial for growth. Small to medium enterprises like MD5 LTD, the awarded supplier, demonstrate how specialised companies can leverage direct procurement opportunities to secure government contracts.

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Notice Title

Virtual Forensic Computing (VFC) 7 Portable

Notice Description

Humberside has a requirement for software to allow for the virtualization of computers from a an forensic file to allow for examination.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029061-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 7 May 2026 1-2 years
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 HUMBERSIDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
konstantinos.mwaura@humberside.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COTTINGHAM
Postcode
HU16 5SN
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham North
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MD5

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