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16 Jun 2026 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority involves the contract award for ADF Solutions software, specifically targeting the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement method was a direct award following a 3-quote exercise under the West Yorkshire Combined Authority framework, with no prior publication of a call for competition. This contract supports the ongoing use of the software within the Digital Forensics Unit, providing licences essential for triage operations, and was signed on 15th June 2026. Despite the procurement method being limited, this agreement is critical for operational demands, especially for high-risk case assessments, and is located within the region of Sheffield, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in digital forensics and software development, particularly those that can supply sophisticated data analysis systems. Businesses with robust offerings in commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS), IT hardware, networking, and security equipment stand well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd., a large-scale supplier, was successful in being awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for other large entities with regional operational capabilities to engage in such procurement opportunities. This tender exemplifies the necessity for businesses to showcase their ability to meet specific technical requirements and adapt to direct negotiation processes within established frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ADF Solutions

Notice Description

ADF Solutions provide triage software to the Digital Forensics Unit. The software is already in use at the department and is used in all case types including High risk cases. The software allows a Technician, Analyst or DMI to have an overview of data that can be seen on a computer without completing an extraction, but also without altering data. This allows the staff at DFU to make an assessment of the data in front of them and make a decision whether the device is NFA (No Further Action) or goes for further, more in-depth examination.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ADF Solutions provide triage software to the Digital Forensics Unit. The software is already in use at the department and is used in all case types including High risk cases. The software allows a Technician, Analyst or DMI to have an overview of data that can be seen on a computer without completing an extraction, but also without altering data. This allows the staff at DFU to make an assessment of the data in front of them and make a decision whether the device is NFA (No Further Action) or goes for further, more in-depth examination. - 4 x Pro licences - 8 x DEI licences A contract is required due to the ongoing use of licenses and this use will be continuing into future years. An agreement with Data Protection is in place to allow renewal of software while DPIA process is ongoing due to operational demand.

Procurement Information

Awarded via direct award following 3-quote exercise via WYCA hardware framework: CALL-OFF CONTRACT AWARDED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF IT HARDWARE, NETWORKING & SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF SOFTWARE (COTS) - REF.2821-2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b643
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056784-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,244 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

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