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LIMA SYSTEM - Forensic Case Management Tool

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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09 Jan 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham, pertains to the 'LIMA SYSTEM - Forensic Case Management Tool' within the goods industry category. The contracting authority is a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, headquartered in Durham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the completion and award phase, with key contract dates set from 31st January 2026 to 30th January 2027. This procurement was executed through direct awarding, used below threshold, without competition, primarily aimed at acquiring a license management software package.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production or distribution of forensic case management tools, particularly those specialising in software solutions that enhance evidence tracking and reporting compliance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as IntaForensics Ltd, which successfully supplied the product, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, provided they can deliver robust, customised software capabilities. Companies with expertise in software that adheres to standards like ISO 17025, offering comprehensive forensic and audit trail management, stand to benefit from tapping into the emerging needs of sub-central public authorities.

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Notice Title

LIMA SYSTEM - Forensic Case Management Tool

Notice Description

Used to manage the entire lifecycle of a forensic case, ensuring compliance (like ISO 17025) through robust evidence tracking, chain of custody, audit trails, task management, and customizable reporting for defensible investigations and operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060269
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001693-2026
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@durham.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTAFORENSICS

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