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Encase Forensic S&M

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Encase Forensic S&M" has been completed, with the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham acting as the buying organisation. This contract, which involves the provision of a court-proven digital investigation software tool, falls under the IT software package category and serves the public sector in the sub-central government division. The procurement method used was below threshold but unspecified. Located in Durham, this contract spans from 9th April 2026 to 8th April 2027, with a gross contract value of £11,577.62. The contract was awarded on 11th March 2026 indicating its active status. Key stakeholders include the supplier, Open Text UK Limited, based in Reading, UK.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth within the digital investigation software industry, particularly for businesses specialising in digital and IT solutions. With a focus on forensic software that can support law enforcement activities, companies engaged in developing innovative investigative tools and technologies may find opportunities to cater to needs similar to those outlined in this procurement. Large scale enterprises, as well as SMEs with specific expertise in the IT domain, are well-suited to compete in future tenders that require cutting-edge software packages and related services. Networking with public authorities, such as the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham, can foster lasting business relationships and open pathways to future collaborations in governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Encase Forensic S&M

Notice Description

A court-proven digital investigation software tool.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066795
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021952-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,648 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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 DURHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

OPEN TEXT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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