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title: "X-Ways Software"
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buyer: "THAMES VALLEY POLICE"
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# X-Ways Software

Buyer: THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9b1b0cb-1491-41a8-a71e-36d06f8659d5

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## Summary

The Thames Valley Police has completed a tender process for the procurement of X-Ways Software, a forensic tool designed to interpret various file systems and file types with advanced indexing and search capabilities. The contract, worth £30,279, was awarded on 1 July 2020, and the contract period extends until 1 July 2023. This procurement was classified under the CPV code for Software package and information systems and was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action, as it fell below the threshold for competitive tendering. The delivery address is located in Kidlington, England, with the tender period concluding on 30 June 2020.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those that focus on forensic technology or information systems. Companies with the capability to provide advanced search and indexing tools that can handle varied file types will find the specifications well-suited for their offerings. Such contracts can foster business growth by enabling providers to showcase their expertise in niche areas, ultimately building a track record that may lead to further engagements with public sector clients like Thames Valley Police.

## Notice

The requirement is a forensic tool that can interpret a variety of file system and file types as well as provide an advance ability to index and search files and systems for both keywords and for specific file formats .e.g. photographs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725ae7bd-fbd8-4d36-aa47-bb9695bdc7a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 1 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,279 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,279 |
| 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 | THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 2NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Kidlington East |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | X-WAYS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2020 at 10:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725ae7bd-fbd8-4d36-aa47-bb9695bdc7a0
- 24 Aug 2020 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725ae7bd-fbd8-4d36-aa47-bb9695bdc7a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725ae7bd-fbd8-4d36-aa47-bb9695bdc7a0
  24th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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