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07 Jul 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside and the Chief Constable for Merseyside have completed a public procurement process for the provision of digital forensics licenses, specifically the Semantics21 Vision-X Licenses and supporting modules. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with the main procurement category being goods. The procurement was conducted via a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. This contract, located in the UKD region, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is expected to conclude on 31st March 2027. The contract was specifically awarded to SEMANTICS 21 LTD, a company based in Stafford.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in digital forensics and software solutions, particularly those capable of providing robust digital analytics tools and software licenses. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software packages and information systems could find similar opportunities for business growth, as governmental bodies seek specialised, high-tech solutions to meet their operational needs. The direct procurement method, albeit without competition in this case, highlights the potential importance of forming strategic relationships with public authorities to understand their specific requirements and offer tailored solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Digital forensics Licenses

Notice Description

Provision of Semantics21 Vision-X Licenses and supporting modules

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c53c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063659-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,975 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 3AN
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Everton West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEMANTICS 21

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