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Mixed Media Processing and Case Analysis

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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06 Jul 2026 at 07:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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22 Jun 2026 at 12:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Police & North Wales Police has awarded a contract for "Mixed Media Processing and Case Analysis" to CCL Forensics LTD. This contract addresses the outsourcing of data extraction from digital devices when the internal Digital Forensics Unit lacks capacity. The procurement method was a direct award, highlighting the urgency and specialist nature of the services required. Scheduled to commence on 17th July 2026 and run until 31st July 2027, with a possibility for two 12-month extensions, this contract is situated within the United Kingdom, particularly targeting the North Wales region. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 6th July 2026. The initial contract value amounts to £300,000, with a gross amount of £375,000.

This tender opens pathways for businesses specialising in digital forensics and data analysis services, particularly those capable of handling backlogs and offering comprehensive analysis services swiftly. Larger establishments, much like CCL Forensics LTD, which possess the capacity and technological resources to manage high volumes of digital data extraction efficiently, can capitalise on such opportunities. The direct procurement method underscores the necessity for providers with immediate availability and expertise in handling complex, time-sensitive forensic cases, thereby benefiting businesses that are adept at scaling operations quickly to meet urgent demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mixed Media Processing and Case Analysis

Notice Description

Outsource the data extraction from digital devices when the internal Digital Forensics Unit are at capacity or have a backlog of devices requiring extraction.

Procurement Information

Lack of capacity in the marketplace and the specialist nature of the services required. The urgency of the requirement in terms of the risk of delaying examination of some of the devices due to the backlog, and the effect this could have on cases / victims

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063047-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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 NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY, NORTH WALES
Postcode
LL29 8AW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Glyn
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CCL FORENSICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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