---
title: "Virtual Forensic Computing (VFC) 7 Portable"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a6c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE"
published: "2025-06-02"
---

# Virtual Forensic Computing (VFC) 7 Portable

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a6c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Virtual Forensic Computing (VFC) 7 Portable" has been concluded by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, located at The Lawns, Harland Way, Cottingham, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process without the necessity of a competitive tender. The contract was awarded on 6th May 2025 and spans from 7th May 2025 to 7th May 2026, with the delivery of goods taking place in the UKE1 region. As of 2nd June 2025, the contract status is marked as active.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of developing virtual forensic computing solutions. Although the procurement did not involve competition due to its below-threshold nature, it highlights a demand for innovative forensic software, enabling the virtualization of computers from forensic files. Businesses with expertise in forensic computing or those looking to expand in this niche market may find similar future tenders beneficial for growth. Small to medium enterprises like MD5 LTD, the awarded supplier, demonstrate how specialised companies can leverage direct procurement opportunities to secure government contracts.

## Notice

Humberside has a requirement for software to allow for the virtualization of computers from a an forensic file to allow for examination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029061-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2025 - 7 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE |
| Locality | COTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU16 5SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cottingham North |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MD5 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 10:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029061-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029061-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.md5software.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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