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Core Skills in Data Recovery and Analysis

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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10 Sep 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government public authority located in London, has completed a procurement process for the provision of "Core Skills in Data Recovery and Analysis." This contract, aimed at training investigators in digital and cyber crime, was awarded on 10th September 2025, and is scheduled to be active from 11th September 2025 to 10th October 2025. The procurement method employed was direct and below threshold, without competition, for services under the industry category of staff training (CPV 80511000). The contract, valued at £34,285 excluding VAT, is facilitated by the College of Policing Limited and covers multiple UK regions.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in digital forensics and training services. The contract underscores the demand for advanced skills in cyber crime investigation—a field experiencing substantial growth due to increasing digital threats. Businesses with expertise in forensic computing, data recovery, and analysis are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities, particularly those that can provide comprehensive training programmes enhancing the capabilities of investigators dealing with digital evidence.

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Notice Title

Core Skills in Data Recovery and Analysis

Notice Description

For 10 investigators to undertake training in data recovery and analysis to enable them to perform their role effectively. This course is designed for individuals who are setting out in the field of forensic computing or network investigation, or persons concerned in the investigation and prosecution of offences of a Digital & Cyber Crime nature. The programme will equip investigators, prosecutors and support staff with the core skills necessary to undertake, investigate and prosecute offences involving a Digital & Cyber Crime element. This course contains both theory and practical exercises and assessments. The Good Practice Guide for Managers of Hi-Tech Crime Units recommends this course should be undertaken by high-tech crime investigators in their first six months in post. Computers and digital media are encountered in many criminal investigations, and they need to be examined to the highest evidential standards. This course will ensure Digital Forensic investigators will gain the core skills they need to recovery and analysis digital evidence. Course duration - 2 weeks. Processed by SSCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059733
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055230-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,285 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp-i.systemsanddata@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLLEGE OF POLICING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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