---
title: "Encase Forensic S&M"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066795"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Encase Forensic S&M

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066795

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Encase Forensic S&M" has been completed, with the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham acting as the buying organisation. This contract, which involves the provision of a court-proven digital investigation software tool, falls under the IT software package category and serves the public sector in the sub-central government division. The procurement method used was below threshold but unspecified. Located in Durham, this contract spans from 9th April 2026 to 8th April 2027, with a gross contract value of £11,577.62. The contract was awarded on 11th March 2026 indicating its active status. Key stakeholders include the supplier, Open Text UK Limited, based in Reading, UK.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth within the digital investigation software industry, particularly for businesses specialising in digital and IT solutions. With a focus on forensic software that can support law enforcement activities, companies engaged in developing innovative investigative tools and technologies may find opportunities to cater to needs similar to those outlined in this procurement. Large scale enterprises, as well as SMEs with specific expertise in the IT domain, are well-suited to compete in future tenders that require cutting-edge software packages and related services. Networking with public authorities, such as the Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham, can foster lasting business relationships and open pathways to future collaborations in governmental contracts.

## Notice

A court-proven digital investigation software tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021952-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,648 |

## 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 | OPEN TEXT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 16:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021952-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021952-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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