---
title: "Socrates - Forensic Case Management Software - Licence, Support & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0679aa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Socrates - Forensic Case Management Software - Licence, Support & Maintenance

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0679aa

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands involves securing services for forensic case management software, specifically Socrates, which most UK police forces utilise for managing forensic evidence. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, as it was below the threshold. The process has reached the award stage with a contract value amounting to £37,877. The contracting authority operates from Birmingham, UK, focusing on public authority sub-central government needs. The delivery of services extends across multiple UK regions. The contract period commences on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027.

This procurement provides opportunities for firms specialising in information technology services, particularly those offering secure software solutions for law enforcement. As the award was given to Socrates Software Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Cambridge, such opportunities are well-suited for SMEs with expertise in digital and forensic technology. Businesses capable of delivering innovative case management applications stand to benefit from engagement with public sector contracts, fostering growth and enhancing their portfolio within the UK’s police forces’ technological landscape.

## Notice

Socrates is used by the majority of UK police forces for secure forensic evidence handling, case management, matching of evidence, modus operandi matching, and pattern recognition between apparently unrelated cases. The application manages crime scene samples collected by FSI officers and onward tracking through the investigation process. Samples include photographs, fingerprints and DNA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029884-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,877 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCRATES SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 14:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029884-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 14:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029864-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029884-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029864-2026
  31st March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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