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Digital Analysis Tool

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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12 Aug 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Digital Analysis Tool" has been completed by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria. The tender required license renewals for digital forensic analysis tools, classified within the software package and information systems industry category. The buying organisation, situated at Victory House, Balliol Business Park, Longbenton, Newcastle, operates under the sub-central government classification. This process was conducted using a limited procurement method under the "Below threshold - limited competition" details. The contract, awarded to MAGNET FORENSICS LLC, a large supplier based in Atlanta, US, commenced on 3rd September 2025 and will run until 2nd September 2026, with a total contract value of £127,002 gross.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in digital analysis tools and software solutions, particularly those capable of supplying or supporting forensic analysis technologies. Companies with expertise in software package development and those already established within the IT goods sector would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurements. Strengthening partnerships with sub-central government bodies could provide a strategic advantage for firms looking to expand their influence and grow in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Digital Analysis Tool

Notice Description

Northumbria Police require license renewals for digital forensic analysis tools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058668
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048130-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,835 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 2 Sep 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 NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAGNET FORENSICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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