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Encase Licenses Renewal 2026 - CPA/SPU/2807P

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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03 Mar 2026 at 10:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has completed the procurement process for the renewal of Encase Licenses, a computer forensic software tool crucial for conducting forensic analysis of computers and digital media. The procurement process was initiated through a direct method below the competition threshold, covering the period from 18th March 2026 to 17th March 2029. Located in Winsford, Cheshire, the buyer aims to maintain this industry standard tool without competition. The contract, valued at £7,089.02, was awarded to Opentext, a large supplier based in Reading, and the service is set to be delivered throughout the region UKD6. The contracting was formalised on the 2nd of March 2026, marking the award stage of the procurement process as completed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, internet, and support. Companies with capabilities in digital forensic solutions could find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their service offerings and client base. Such direct procurement methods, particularly those below the competition threshold, may favour businesses with established relationships and proven track records in delivering highly specialised services. Businesses looking to compete in future tender opportunities should explore avenues to showcase their expertise in providing cutting-edge forensic and IT solutions to public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Encase Licenses Renewal 2026 - CPA/SPU/2807P

Notice Description

EnCase is a bespoke computer forensic software tool that is the industry standard throughout the world to conduct forensic analysis of computers and digital media. An exemption has been approved to cover the period 18th March 2026 - 17th March 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06609f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025800-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,089 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£7,089 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2029 3-4 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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENTEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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