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title: "LIMA SYSTEM - Forensic Case Management Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060269"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM"
published: "2026-01-09"
---

# LIMA SYSTEM - Forensic Case Management Tool

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060269

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham, pertains to the 'LIMA SYSTEM - Forensic Case Management Tool' within the goods industry category. The contracting authority is a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, headquartered in Durham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the completion and award phase, with key contract dates set from 31st January 2026 to 30th January 2027. This procurement was executed through direct awarding, used below threshold, without competition, primarily aimed at acquiring a license management software package.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production or distribution of forensic case management tools, particularly those specialising in software solutions that enhance evidence tracking and reporting compliance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as IntaForensics Ltd, which successfully supplied the product, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, provided they can deliver robust, customised software capabilities. Companies with expertise in software that adheres to standards like ISO 17025, offering comprehensive forensic and audit trail management, stand to benefit from tapping into the emerging needs of sub-central public authorities.

## Notice

Used to manage the entire lifecycle of a forensic case, ensuring compliance (like ISO 17025) through robust evidence tracking, chain of custody, audit trails, task management, and customizable reporting for defensible investigations and operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001693-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,775 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 09:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001693-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001693-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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