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title: "Award Notice - Forensics Licences"
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# Award Notice - Forensics Licences

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad6fd2b9-4254-4349-9788-2bb38d42d3b6

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Competition and Markets Authority, involves the provision of multiple forensic licences under the title "Award Notice - Forensics Licences". This procurement falls within the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically focusing on the maintenance of information technology software. The process has reached the award stage, with Akhter Computers Limited being selected as the supplier. The contracting authority is based in London, England, and the procurement method employed is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 19th March 2025, following the tender period that ended on 10th March 2025. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, valued at £638,122.25.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and software maintenance industries, particularly those that specialise in forensic and information systems software. The contract's call-off from a framework suggests a consistent demand for these services, thus offering potential for long-term business relationships. Given that the procurement is suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it is particularly advantageous for small to medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their clientele and footprint within the government sector. Businesses capable of providing sustainable and reliable IT solutions are well-positioned to benefit significantly from this contract.

## Notice

Provision of multipal Forensic Licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5adb3fad-3793-4f86-a6a9-039df72b67bd |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £638,122 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £638,122 |
| 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 | COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5adb3fad-3793-4f86-a6a9-039df72b67bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5adb3fad-3793-4f86-a6a9-039df72b67bd
  24th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77e5dc50-c607-419b-9725-767b831c7285
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbfc0be1-87f5-4d0c-a598-87b78a076ca8

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