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title: "CAID GSAM Detection Tool & Data Visualisation Capability"
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# CAID GSAM Detection Tool & Data Visualisation Capability

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a7e51e7-2e05-4297-9f60-b2f6e9872387

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## Summary

The Home Office, based in Salford, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CAID GSAM Detection Tool & Data Visualisation Capability." This contract falls under the industry category of license management software packages and is related to selective procurement through a catalogue purchase. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with CameraForensics Ltd selected as the supplier. The tender was published with a value of £279,249.60, and the contract is scheduled to begin on 1 April 2026, concluding on 31 March 2028. Key delivery will occur in London, United Kingdom, offering solutions relevant to investigators working via CAID terminals.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability to such entities. CameraForensics Ltd, a Bristol-based SME, has secured the contract, reflecting the opportunity for similar sized businesses to compete effectively in the sector. The provision includes licence renewals, support, maintenance, and system development for software services aimed at enhancing intelligence gathering capabilities. Companies specialising in software services and systems development, especially those with offerings that align with public safety and investigative processes, would be well-suited to explore future similar opportunities for collaboration with government agencies like the Home Office.

## Notice

CameraForensics is offering to licence their Ember product (previously called Labs) as per our G-Cloud 14 offering as a solution. The proposed licence covers use by any investigator working via a CAID terminal (expected soft ceiling of ~100 users). The contract will include options for provision of further licenses for software services which help investigators find intelligence leads in cases involving imagery from year 2. Licences and services provided by CameraForensics Ltd to the CAID Programme and cover, a. Licence renewals b. Support and maintenance c. System development and R&D work

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41e991a8-ba22-45c4-bd8e-d8bb33ffeaf7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £279,249 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £279,249 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 3LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMERAFORENSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41e991a8-ba22-45c4-bd8e-d8bb33ffeaf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41e991a8-ba22-45c4-bd8e-d8bb33ffeaf7
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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