---
title: "Mobile Unlocking Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058659"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058659.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2025-08-12"
---

# Mobile Unlocking Support and Maintenance

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058659

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has completed a procurement process titled "Mobile Unlocking Support and Maintenance" under the public authority - sub-central government category. The process involved limited competition, specifically for software package and information systems. Located in Newcastle, UK, this tender was initiated to ensure license renewals for mobile unlocking software. The contract, awarded to MAGNET FORENSICS LLC from the United States, commenced on 30th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 29th August 2026. The contract, valued at £93,910 net, was signed on 11th August 2025.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT services. Large companies, particularly those with capabilities in providing software solutions and maintenance, would find this tender appealing. The limited competition procurement method, although restricting wider participation, allows for suppliers with specific expertise and capabilities to secure valuable contracts, enhancing their market presence and demonstrating proven track records in maintaining essential software infrastructure for public authorities.

## Notice

Northumbria Police require license renewals for their mobile unlocking software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048115-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £93,910 |

## 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 NORTHUMBRIA |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE12 8EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAGNET FORENSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 14:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048115-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048115-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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