Award

Smartphone App- Forensics Course

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Smartphone App- Forensics Course" was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, located in Newcastle, United Kingdom. This contract falls within the industry category of Specialist Training Services and is part of the services main procurement category. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with the contract officially signed on 16 January 2026 and active from 1 March 2026 to 31 December 2026. Notably, this tender was processed using a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, highlighting its streamlined nature.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in digital forensic training services. CONTROL-F LTD, designated as the supplier, illustrates the type of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) well-positioned to deliver such specialist courses. The contract value stands at £32,860 (net), encouraging SMEs to expand their service offerings. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive training solutions and those equipped to support a developmental role within the digital forensic unit are particularly suited to benefit from involvement in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Smartphone App- Forensics Course

Notice Description

Training course which is essential training for staff to develop their knowledge and enhance the service offered by the digital forensic unit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06543e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013567-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 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
Helen Hetherington
Contact Email
procurement@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44773643229

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

CONTROL-F

Further Information

Notice Documents

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