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title: "Core Skills in Data Recovery and Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059733"
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# Core Skills in Data Recovery and Analysis

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059733

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government public authority located in London, has completed a procurement process for the provision of "Core Skills in Data Recovery and Analysis." This contract, aimed at training investigators in digital and cyber crime, was awarded on 10th September 2025, and is scheduled to be active from 11th September 2025 to 10th October 2025. The procurement method employed was direct and below threshold, without competition, for services under the industry category of staff training (CPV 80511000). The contract, valued at £34,285 excluding VAT, is facilitated by the College of Policing Limited and covers multiple UK regions.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in digital forensics and training services. The contract underscores the demand for advanced skills in cyber crime investigation—a field experiencing substantial growth due to increasing digital threats. Businesses with expertise in forensic computing, data recovery, and analysis are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities, particularly those that can provide comprehensive training programmes enhancing the capabilities of investigators dealing with digital evidence.

## Notice

For 10 investigators to undertake training in data recovery and analysis to enable them to perform their role effectively. This course is designed for individuals who are setting out in the field of forensic computing or network investigation, or persons concerned in the investigation and prosecution of offences of a Digital & Cyber Crime nature. The programme will equip investigators, prosecutors and support staff with the core skills necessary to undertake, investigate and prosecute offences involving a Digital & Cyber Crime element. This course contains both theory and practical exercises and assessments. The Good Practice Guide for Managers of Hi-Tech Crime Units recommends this course should be undertaken by high-tech crime investigators in their first six months in post. Computers and digital media are encountered in many criminal investigations, and they need to be examined to the highest evidential standards. This course will ensure Digital Forensic investigators will gain the core skills they need to recovery and analysis digital evidence. Course duration - 2 weeks. Processed by SSCL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055230-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,285 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLLEGE OF POLICING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 08:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055230-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055230-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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