---
title: "Smartphone App- Forensics Course"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06543e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# Smartphone App- Forensics Course

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06543e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Smartphone App- Forensics Course" was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, located in Newcastle, United Kingdom. This contract falls within the industry category of Specialist Training Services and is part of the services main procurement category. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with the contract officially signed on 16 January 2026 and active from 1 March 2026 to 31 December 2026. Notably, this tender was processed using a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, highlighting its streamlined nature.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in digital forensic training services. CONTROL-F LTD, designated as the supplier, illustrates the type of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) well-positioned to deliver such specialist courses. The contract value stands at £32,860 (net), encouraging SMEs to expand their service offerings. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive training solutions and those equipped to support a developmental role within the digital forensic unit are particularly suited to benefit from involvement in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Training course which is essential training for staff to develop their knowledge and enhance the service offered by the digital forensic unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013567-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,860 |

## 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 | CONTROL-F |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 15:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013567-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013567-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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