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title: "Forensic Readiness Specialist Service for Verify (publishing for transparency only)"
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buyer: "GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE"
published: "2017-11-01"
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# Forensic Readiness Specialist Service for Verify (publishing for transparency only)

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f034def-6d44-456a-b3c0-26587db20a6b

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service conducted a selective procurement process for the "Forensic Readiness Specialist Service" with a contract value of £18,360. This tender, associated with computer-related services, took place in London, with the award date noted as 1st November 2017. The contract period commenced on 23rd September 2015 and concluded on 22nd September 2017. The procurement was executed as a call-off from an existing framework agreement and has been awarded to SOFTWARE BOX LIMITED.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in forensic readiness or related computer support and consultancy services. Businesses in the computer audit and testing realm may find significant growth potential through participation in similar public contracts. Engaging effectively with the Government Digital Service can lead to further contracts in the dynamic digital services sector.

## Notice

Requirement for a forensic readiness SME to work with an internal team on Forensic Readiness Planning for the GDS Identity Assurance programme. Additional information: Awarded via the G-Cloud framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3611bc5-8cf8-40e4-a648-a3312988540c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2015 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2015 - 22 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,360 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2017 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3611bc5-8cf8-40e4-a648-a3312988540c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3611bc5-8cf8-40e4-a648-a3312988540c
  1st November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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