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The Provision of Forensic Licenses 2026 - CPA/SPU/2792P

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 12:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

15 May 2026 at 08:13

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire involves the provision of forensic licences for the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The industry category is software package and information systems, specifically focusing on licence management. This procurement has been completed through a direct award method, indicating the process involved a direct contract due to the sole availability of the supplier, Magnet Forensics, LLC. The contract is valued at £243,912 gross and the main delivery location is within the United Kingdom (UKD6 region). The award was made official on 22nd May 2026, with a milestone for future signature scheduled for 8th June 2026. The legal basis for the procurement is UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic software solutions, particularly those capable of providing licencing and management systems that meet law enforcement requirements. Although the direct award indicates limited competition due to the sole supplier status of Magnet Forensics, LLC, businesses operating in this sector can leverage this as a benchmarking opportunity to understand market standards and requirements. Companies with advanced software capabilities and innovative forensic analysis tools would be well-poised to engage with similar tenders by public authorities, reinforcing their market presence and business growth potential in governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Forensic Licenses 2026 - CPA/SPU/2792P

Notice Description

The Provision of Forensic Licenses for the period 1st July 2026 - 30th June 2027

Procurement Information

An application for exemption dispensation was sought on the grounds of Magnet Forensic LLC being the Sole Supplier of Goods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047910-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,260 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

MAGNET FORENSICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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