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Socrates - Forensic Case Management Software - Licence, Support & Maintenance

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:43

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands involves securing services for forensic case management software, specifically Socrates, which most UK police forces utilise for managing forensic evidence. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, as it was below the threshold. The process has reached the award stage with a contract value amounting to £37,877. The contracting authority operates from Birmingham, UK, focusing on public authority sub-central government needs. The delivery of services extends across multiple UK regions. The contract period commences on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027.

This procurement provides opportunities for firms specialising in information technology services, particularly those offering secure software solutions for law enforcement. As the award was given to Socrates Software Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Cambridge, such opportunities are well-suited for SMEs with expertise in digital and forensic technology. Businesses capable of delivering innovative case management applications stand to benefit from engagement with public sector contracts, fostering growth and enhancing their portfolio within the UK’s police forces’ technological landscape.

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Notice Title

Socrates - Forensic Case Management Software - Licence, Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Socrates is used by the majority of UK police forces for secure forensic evidence handling, case management, matching of evidence, modus operandi matching, and pattern recognition between apparently unrelated cases. The application manages crime scene samples collected by FSI officers and onward tracking through the investigation process. Samples include photographs, fingerprints and DNA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029884-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,877 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCRATES SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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