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title: "Forensic Analysis Services - Digital and Communications"
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# Forensic Analysis Services - Digital and Communications

Buyer: HMRC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd0462d9-43fa-4ae6-be7a-d415abd2bdc5

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## Summary

The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is seeking bids for its tender titled "Forensic Analysis Services - Digital and Communications", aimed at providing forensic science analytical services to support investigations when HMRC's own analytical capacity is unavailable. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as technical testing, analysis and consultancy services. The procurement method is via an open procedure, and the tender period is set to close on 28 February 2020. The subsequent contract will commence on 4 May 2020 and is scheduled to run until 3 May 2021. This opportunity is available across various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the forensic analysis and consultancy sector, who can leverage their expertise in technical testing and analytical services to support law enforcement and regulatory investigations. Businesses that specialise in forensic science, digital communications analysis, and related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their portfolio and gaining valuable experience working with a governmental body.

## Notice

The Authority requires the provision of forensic science analytical services that will support investigations when there is no further capacity available from HMRC's own analytical sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b129f75f-d2f9-43b5-8eff-80df036aabbd |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 May 2020 - 3 May 2021 |
| 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 | HMRC |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2020 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b129f75f-d2f9-43b5-8eff-80df036aabbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b129f75f-d2f9-43b5-8eff-80df036aabbd
  16th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=471954614
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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