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title: "Digital Forensics Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051c9b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY"
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# Digital Forensics Procurement

Buyer: NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051c9b

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## Summary

The National Crime Agency is leading a procurement process for Digital Forensics Procurement, categorised under public security and law order services, based in London, UK. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender published on 22 May 2025 and the submission deadline set for 23 June 2025. Potential bidders should note that inquiries can be submitted until 16 June 2025. This tender will result in three bespoke contracts for services, governed by the Procurement Act 2023, following an Open Procedure method. The contract is initially set for four years, starting on 31 December 2025, with a possible extension of twelve months, totalling a maximum value of £46.8 million including VAT. The evaluation will focus on 'Price per Quality' basis, ensuring a balance between cost-effectiveness and service quality.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for enterprises specialising in digital forensic services, both within the UK and internationally. Companies with capabilities in delivering comprehensive digital forensic solutions to support crime agencies in achieving strategic objectives are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's substantial value and the potential extension offer growth opportunities for businesses eager to expand their service offerings in the forensic domain. Moreover, engaging in this procurement can strengthen business relationships with central government entities in the UK, potentially opening doors to additional future opportunities.

## Notice

The NCA is seeking tenders for the provision of Digital Forensic Services, both nationally and internationally, to support the National Crime Agency (NCA)'s priorities. The scope of the requirement includes the delivery of a wide range of digital forensic capabilities to assist operational activity aligned with the Authority's strategic objectives. The Authority published a Prior Information Notice (PIN), Notice Identifier: 2024/S 000-006426, on 28 February 2024, to explore the most effective way to deliver forensics services. Following further market engagement, the Authority has amended certain principles and requirements initially outlined in the PIN. Interested Bidders are advised that only the information contained within this UK 4: Tender Notice and the associated procurement documents should be relied upon for full and accurate details of the requirement. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of four (4) years, with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the discretion of the Authority. This procurement will result in three bespoke Contracts for Services. Full details of the requirement are included within Schedule 1- Specification. This procurement is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023, in accordance with the guidelines for an Open Procedure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract Term for each Contract is four years, with an optional 12-month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024476-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000,000 |
| Lots value | £39,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1W 9JJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Regent's Park |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 08:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024476-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024476-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nca-atamis.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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