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

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

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15 May 2026 at 08:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Provision of Forensic Licenses 2026 - CPA/SPU/2792P" is conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, a public authority in sub-central government within the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on license management software packages. With its completion status, the procurement was based on a direct award method, due to Magnet Forensics, LLC being the sole supplier of the required forensic licenses. The process culminated with key dates beginning on 15th May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2027. The procurement was managed from Winsford, Cheshire, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for companies involved in software development, particularly those specialising in forensic license management. It is an advantageous opening for large-scale enterprises capable of delivering specialised software solutions. The contract value is set at £243,912 GBP, suggesting a significant business opportunity for the supplying company, ensuring ongoing engagement and potential for future collaborations with law enforcement entities. Given the direct award nature of the procurement, businesses with niche expertise and sole supplier status, akin to Magnet Forensics, LLC, are ideal candidates for similar tenders.

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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-0699ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044762-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£243,912 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20262 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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