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title: "Northants Police - Digital Forensics Unit"
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# Northants Police - Digital Forensics Unit

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4c32d0b-0ee2-457c-a677-c6d278b96e8a

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is currently inviting tenders for the "Northants Police - Digital Forensics Unit" project, which falls under the data-processing services category. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with proposals due by 6th May 2022. The contract, which is intended to alleviate a backlog of digital device examinations by outsourcing to ISO 17025 accredited contractors, is scheduled to commence on 15th June 2022 and will last for one year until 14th June 2023. The procurement method is open, indicating a competitive bidding process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in digital forensics, data capture, and analysis services to collaborate with a public body. Companies that are ISO 17025 accredited or have experience in handling similar casework would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, which may foster greater competition and innovation in delivering these essential forensic services.

## Notice

Outsourcing of Digital Forensic Material. Northamptonshire Police Digital Forensic unit proposes to outsource identified legacy case work to external ISO 17025 accredited contractors in order to reduce the backlog of digital devices requiring forensic examination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8183d806-3af7-41d5-9b25-2b1580850e14 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2022 - 14 Jun 2023 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72310000 - Data-processing services
- 72313000 - Data capture services
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2022 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8183d806-3af7-41d5-9b25-2b1580850e14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8183d806-3af7-41d5-9b25-2b1580850e14
  25th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=46270&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/105822
  User / Company

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