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title: "Provision of Digital Forensics Capability"
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buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
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# Provision of Digital Forensics Capability

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72b5bff4-e5a7-467f-9317-079680196275

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has undertaken a procurement process titled "Provision of Digital Forensics Capability". This initiative falls under the IT services industry category (CPV code: 72000000) and is currently in the Award stage. The contracts, valued at £99,999, are set to last from 2 August 2021 to 1 February 2023. The procurement method employed is a direct award via a single tender action, specifically due to technical reasons, as stipulated in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The service area is based in London, United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 1 August 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) within the digital forensics and investigation services domain. Companies that specialise in IT consulting, software development, and public security services would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts as the Authority plans to run a wider competition for longer-term arrangements during the interim period. Businesses that can demonstrate their capability to deliver ongoing forensic services and support for historical criminal justice requirements may find substantial growth potential in this procurement landscape.

## Notice

These contracts are brought about due to the exit from another contracting arrangement and are for an interim period of 18 months whilst the Contracting Authority looks to run a competition for longer term arrangements. The awards are carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR"), regulation 32(2)(b) for technical reasons. The contracts relate to suppliers to an exiting provider. The Authority requires continuing arrangements in respect of historical but ongoing forensic submissions and cases due to technical reasons relating to criminal justice requirements. In addition the number of contracts (as well as arrangements below EU threshold levels) represents good use of accredited (as appropriate) suppliers across this limited marketplace. A competition will be ran and awarded during the period of these contracts to put in place future arrangements for these services. Additional information: The awards will be carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR"), regulation 32(2)(b) for technical reasons. The contracts relate to suppliers to an exiting provider. The Authority requires continuing arrangements in respect of historical but ongoing cases and the volume of contracts (as well as low value arrangements) represents good use of available, accredited (as appropriate) suppliers across this marketplace. These arrangements will maintain business and marketplace continuity and are interim arrangements to allow for a competition following from an exit from a prior contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720ef271-a441-4c07-b55f-c1a535b2ae0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 1 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,999 |
| 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 | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA15 7ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Bexley |
| Electoral ward | Sidcup |
| Westminster constituency | Old Bexley and Sidcup |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOOTPRINT INVESTIGATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720ef271-a441-4c07-b55f-c1a535b2ae0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720ef271-a441-4c07-b55f-c1a535b2ae0c
  17th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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