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Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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22 Apr 2026 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics," initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands, focuses on providing specialised services in data and hunting services. The contract was awarded to SANS TRAINING - UK LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in London. This direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition, reached a completion stage with a contract period from 30th December 2025 until 31st March 2026. The procurement aligns with the public authority classification and targets the UK region, specifically West Midlands, under service-oriented industry categories with legislative basis detailed in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for companies specialising in data services, digital security training, and advanced threat analysis, particularly those with expertise in incident response and threat hunting. Businesses in the data services and security sectors, especially SMEs, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, enhancing their growth by leveraging the strategic public sector partnerships. As the collaboration involves delivery within the West Midlands, firms that are adaptable to regional deployment are likely to have a competitive edge. The contract not only allows for business expansion but also helps in establishing credibility in public sector dealings, positioning the awarded enterprises favourably for future government-related engagements.

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Notice Title

Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics

Notice Description

Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics x 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068815
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036415-2026
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

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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

77600000 - Hunting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,610 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

SANS TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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