---
title: "S21 VisionX"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065eda"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-02-27"
---

# S21 VisionX

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065eda

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria recently concluded the procurement process for the "S21 VisionX" service required for its Digital Forensics Unit, located at the Police Headquarters, Carleton Hall, Penrith, United Kingdom. The procurement, initiated as a direct process below the threshold without competition, falls under the industry category of specific software packages. On 27 February 2026, the contract was awarded, and its execution is set to begin on 1 March 2026, spanning five years until 28 February 2031. Semantics 21, a large-scale supplier situated in Stafford, has been awarded this contract, with key dates marking the award and contract signing on 27 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital forensics and industry-specific software packages. Companies providing goods and services in the technology and digital sectors, particularly those with expertise in digital forensics, could find similar upcoming opportunities advantageous for growth by developing innovative solutions that meet the needs of public authorities. Despite this procurement being a direct award without competition, other similar tenders could benefit competitive businesses in the sector looking to expand their reach within the public authority markets across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Service required for Digital Forensics Unit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018151-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA |
| Locality | PENRITH |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA10 2AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Penrith South |
| Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEMANTICS 21 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 16:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018151-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018151-2026
  27th 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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