--- title: "National Agreement for the Provision of Digital Forensics Services - (Procurement led by The Forensic Capability Network (FCN - the Authority) on behalf of Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d2a15e7-095c-4edf-9a08-c03f1dd62cfd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d2a15e7-095c-4edf-9a08-c03f1dd62cfd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d2a15e7-095c-4edf-9a08-c03f1dd62cfd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d2a15e7-095c-4edf-9a08-c03f1dd62cfd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT (SWPPD)" published: "2020-10-16" --- # National Agreement for the Provision of Digital Forensics Services - (Procurement led by The Forensic Capability Network (FCN - the Authority) on behalf of Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner) Buyer: SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT (SWPPD) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d2a15e7-095c-4edf-9a08-c03f1dd62cfd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d2a15e7-095c-4edf-9a08-c03f1dd62cfd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d2a15e7-095c-4edf-9a08-c03f1dd62cfd.json) ## Summary The South West Police Procurement Department (SWPPD) is initiating a tender for the "National Agreement for the Provision of Digital Forensics Services," aimed primarily at digital forensics providers. This procurement is categorised under service provision and will operate through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) over an eight-year period from the commencement date. The procurement process is currently at the Selection Stage and is set to conclude on 16 October 2028, with the service agreements scheduled to commence from 17 October 2028. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their services in the fields of digital forensics and data retrieval. Businesses specialising in technical analysis, IT consulting, security services, and digital evidence evaluation would be particularly well positioned to bid for the various lots available. Companies with experience in complex data retrieval and forensic investigation may gain a competitive edge due to the diverse requirements set forth in the tender. ## Notice The Forensic Capability Network (FCN - the Authority) on behalf of Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner are leading and awarding a National Digital Forensics Services arrangement to be available for use by the FCN's customers. The arrangement will be a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which will be in place for an eight-year period from commencement of the DPS. The Authority and its Customers are seeking to award multiple Service Agreements through the following structure of requirements:- Lot 1A Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Lot 1B Digital Data Retrieval - Computers Lot 2A Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Decrypt & Acquire Lot 2B Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Chip / Data Restoration Lot 2C Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Bespoke Lot 2D Complex Digital Data Retrieval - HDD/Peripheries Repair & Data Restoration Lot 2E Complex Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device Peripheries Lot 3 Digital Forensic Investigation & Evaluation Lot 4A Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Cell Site Analysis Lot 4B Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Still / Video Image Enhancement Lot 4C Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Video Production and Presentation Lot 4D Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Face Lot 4E Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Clothing Lot 4F Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Vehicles Lot 4G Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Image Comparison - Other Lot 4H Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Enhancement Lot 4I Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Analysis Lot 4J Digital Forensic Case Evaluation - Audio Voice Comparison Lot 5A Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Mobile Device DDR Lot 5B Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - PT Trial - Computer DFI Lot 5C Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - GTD / Test Data Production Lot 5D Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - ISO 17020 / 17025 Training Lot 5E Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Other Training e.g. Crim.PR / Expert Witness Lot 5F Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Tool Training Lot 5G Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Method Validation Lot 5H Digital Forensics Quality Assurance - Quality Assurance Consultancy Lot 6 Collection & Delivery (Lots 2A - E & 4A - J only) We are pleased to invite you to participate in this procurement (Stage 1 of the DPS the Selection Stage). Upon expressing an interest by "accepting" this opportunity you will have full access to the suite of guidance documents located in the "access documents" folder in this Bluelight e- tendering Portal and the online Selection Questionnaire. To note this is a completely electronic process and therefore all communications must be made and received via this Bluelight e-tendering portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d055249-a5f5-4a3f-92ca-a6b8125a70fd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Other - Other | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2028 - 18 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT (SWPPD) | | Locality | WINFRITH | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT2 8DZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | West Purbeck | | Westminster constituency | South Dorset | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 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 - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64120000 - Courier services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services - 71620000 - Analysis services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72300000 - Data services - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 72400000 - Internet services - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 72700000 - Computer network services - 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services - 72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services - 75240000 - Public security, law and order services - 75241100 - Police services - 79700000 - Investigation and security services - 79710000 - Security services - 79720000 - Investigation services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2020 at 11:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d055249-a5f5-4a3f-92ca-a6b8125a70fd - 16 Oct 2020 at 08:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d055249-a5f5-4a3f-92ca-a6b8125a70fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d055249-a5f5-4a3f-92ca-a6b8125a70fd 16th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34023&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30310 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-right-to-information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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