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S21 VisionX

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA

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27 Feb 2026 at 16:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria recently concluded the procurement process for the "S21 VisionX" service required for its Digital Forensics Unit, located at the Police Headquarters, Carleton Hall, Penrith, United Kingdom. The procurement, initiated as a direct process below the threshold without competition, falls under the industry category of specific software packages. On 27 February 2026, the contract was awarded, and its execution is set to begin on 1 March 2026, spanning five years until 28 February 2031. Semantics 21, a large-scale supplier situated in Stafford, has been awarded this contract, with key dates marking the award and contract signing on 27 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital forensics and industry-specific software packages. Companies providing goods and services in the technology and digital sectors, particularly those with expertise in digital forensics, could find similar upcoming opportunities advantageous for growth by developing innovative solutions that meet the needs of public authorities. Despite this procurement being a direct award without competition, other similar tenders could benefit competitive businesses in the sector looking to expand their reach within the public authority markets across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S21 VisionX

Notice Description

Service required for Digital Forensics Unit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065eda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018151-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA10 2AU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEMANTICS 21

Further Information

Notice Documents

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