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Digital Forensic Services

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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12 May 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency, located in York, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for "Digital Forensic Services" under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. This procurement process, classified in the IT services sector, involved a direct procurement method that was below the threshold, meaning it occurred without competition. On 12th May 2026, the award was completed, and the contract commenced on 8th May 2026, with an active status until 31st March 2027, extendable by an additional year. The project will be implemented in the UK region, and the awarded supplier is CCL Forensic Limited, an SME based in Stratford on Avon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with a focus on digital forensics. Such contracts are particularly advantageous for SMEs, like CCL Forensic Limited, which offer specialised technical services and solutions and can benefit from the potential 12-month contract extension, which could reach a monetary value of up to £200,000 including VAT. Companies with expertise in consulting, software development, and internet support services are well-suited for this type of procurement as it aligns with the service requirements specified by the Food Standards Agency.

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Notice Title

Digital Forensic Services

Notice Description

To provide digital forensic technicians and services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043473-2026
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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,836 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CCL FORENSIC

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