Criminal Intelligence/Telecommunications Digital Evidence Software

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

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09 Jun 2026 at 15:05

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09 Jun 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire has completed the procurement process for the provision of Criminal Intelligence/Telecommunications Digital Evidence Software. The tender, identified by the reference CCM/1320, falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. It was conducted through a direct award method, initiated due to operational urgency. The contract sees Forensic Analytics Ltd, based in Letchworth Garden City, as the chosen supplier, following a competitive assessment via the In-Tend portal where 17 expressions of interest were submitted. The contract, valued at £380,250 (or £456,300 gross), will commence on 1st August 2026 and is set to expire on 31st July 2029, with potential extensions available. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with contracts to be signed by 20th June 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities in the specialised field of digital evidence software. Companies with expertise in software development for public authorities could have benefitted from showcasing their capabilities in this tender. Such contracts also provide small and medium-sized enterprises, like Forensic Analytics Ltd, a chance to establish and grow their provision within the public sector market. Collaboration with law enforcement agencies in developing robust digital tools can further business credentials, offering a platform for innovation and expansion in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Criminal Intelligence/Telecommunications Digital Evidence Software

Notice Description

Provision of Criminal Intelligence/Telecommunications Digital Evidence Software. Due to an administrative oversight the opportunity was not advertised via a Tender Notice on the Central Digital Platform; the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire (Lincolnshire Police) did however publish a Tender Notice on In-Tend (an alternative electronic procurement portal). Lincolnshire Police conducted a competitive assessment via In-Tend under a Competitive Flexible Procedure, and 17 suppliers submitted expressions of interest for the Tender. A re-tendering process is currently unachievable within the required timeframes due to critical operational dependencies. The current system/service is due to expire on 31st July 2026, and any gap in provision presents a severe operational risk to Lincolnshire Police's statutory functions. Lincolnshire Police has evaluated the submissions and determined that the chosen supplier represents the Most Advantageous Tender. This notice initiates a voluntary standstill period of 8 working days. A Transparency Notice under direct award has been published to allow this Contract Award Notice to be published.

Procurement Information

This Transparency Notice is published in accordance with Section 44 to notify the market of the intent to award a contract of Criminal Intelligence/Telecommunications Digital Evidence Software (the Tender). Due to an administrative oversight the opportunity was not advertised via a Tender Notice on the Central Digital Platform; the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire (Lincolnshire Police) did however publish a Tender Notice on In-Tend (an alternative electronic procurement portal). Lincolnshire Police conducted a competitive assessment via In-Tend under a Competitive Flexible Procedure, and 17 suppliers submitted expressions of interest for the Tender. A re-tendering process is currently unachievable within the required timeframes due to critical operational dependencies. The current system/service is due to expire on 31st July 2026, and any gap in provision presents a severe operational risk to Lincolnshire Police's statutory functions. Lincolnshire Police has evaluated the submissions and determined that the chosen supplier represents the Most Advantageous Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b118
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054419-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£380,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LT
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORENSIC ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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