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08 Jun 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority has established a Digital Forensics Framework under a closed tender process, focusing on providing specialised services in digital forensics across seven distinct lots. Located in London, the tender falls under the industry category of computer-related professional services, with procurement operations completed by 2026-06-08. Significant stages in the contracting process include an award and active contract as of 2026-05-28, with the framework running through to 2029, with an option to extend until 2031. The procurement method employed was limited competition, under a framework agreement that prevents reopening competition, ensuring streamlined operations for contracted suppliers.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in digital forensics and technology services. The contracting framework caters to various digital analysis services, including mobile phones, computers, and voice analysis, among others. SMEs, such as forensic technology consultants and digital evidence analysts, stand to benefit by participating in the framework, which guarantees the main supplier on each lot primary access to contracts. The structured framework with pre-defined lots offers clear paths for SMEs with expertise in the specified areas to enhance their business portfolios with government projects while providing room for potential contract extensions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Digital Forensics Framework

Notice Description

Framework established under a closed tender (under threshold) for digital forensics services provided across 7 lots: Lot 1 - Mobile Phones Lot 2 - Computers Lot 3 - Computer Peripherals Lot 4 - Cell Site Analysis Lot 5 - Still/Video Image Enhancement Lot 6 - Voice Enhancements & Analysis Lot 7 - Telematic Analysis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b01c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053934-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 27 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CCL FORENSICS

INTAFORENSICS

SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS LIMITED T/S SYTECH

VERDEN FORENSICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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