Mixed Media Processing and Case Analysis

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

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22 Jun 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Police & North Wales Police has completed a procurement process for "Mixed Media Processing and Case Analysis" services. This direct award procurement, conducted under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, aims to outsource data extraction from digital devices due to capacity constraints within their Digital Forensics Unit. Located in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, this process was deemed urgent due to the backlog of devices, potentially impacting ongoing cases. The contract, valued at £375,000, covers the period from 2nd July 2026 to 1st July 2027, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses specialising in digital forensic analysis services. Firms with expertise in handling complex, high-volume data extraction and processing can benefit from this contract as it addresses capacity overflow challenges faced by law enforcement agencies. This procurement underscores the demand for specialised services that can handle urgent forensic data tasks, providing a robust platform for companies aiming to expand their client base within the public sector. The contract period and potential extensions offer a stable timeframe for businesses to develop long-term strategic partnerships with law enforcement agencies.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058537-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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 NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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