---
title: "Encase Licenses Renewal 2026 - CPA/SPU/2807P"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06609f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# Encase Licenses Renewal 2026 - CPA/SPU/2807P

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06609f

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has completed the procurement process for the renewal of Encase Licenses, a computer forensic software tool crucial for conducting forensic analysis of computers and digital media. The procurement process was initiated through a direct method below the competition threshold, covering the period from 18th March 2026 to 17th March 2029. Located in Winsford, Cheshire, the buyer aims to maintain this industry standard tool without competition. The contract, valued at £7,089.02, was awarded to Opentext, a large supplier based in Reading, and the service is set to be delivered throughout the region UKD6. The contracting was formalised on the 2nd of March 2026, marking the award stage of the procurement process as completed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, internet, and support. Companies with capabilities in digital forensic solutions could find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their service offerings and client base. Such direct procurement methods, particularly those below the competition threshold, may favour businesses with established relationships and proven track records in delivering highly specialised services. Businesses looking to compete in future tender opportunities should explore avenues to showcase their expertise in providing cutting-edge forensic and IT solutions to public authorities.

## Notice

EnCase is a bespoke computer forensic software tool that is the industry standard throughout the world to conduct forensic analysis of computers and digital media. An exemption has been approved to cover the period 18th March 2026 - 17th March 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025800-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,089 |
| Contracts value | £7,089 |

## 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 CHESHIRE |
| Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 13:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025800-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 10:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018823-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025800-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018823-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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