---
title: "The Provision of Forensic Licenses 2026 - CPA/SPU/2792P"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0699ac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE"
published: "2026-05-15"
---

# The Provision of Forensic Licenses 2026 - CPA/SPU/2792P

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0699ac

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## Summary

The procurement process for "The Provision of Forensic Licenses 2026 - CPA/SPU/2792P" is conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, a public authority in sub-central government within the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on license management software packages. With its completion status, the procurement was based on a direct award method, due to Magnet Forensics, LLC being the sole supplier of the required forensic licenses. The process culminated with key dates beginning on 15th May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2027. The procurement was managed from Winsford, Cheshire, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for companies involved in software development, particularly those specialising in forensic license management. It is an advantageous opening for large-scale enterprises capable of delivering specialised software solutions. The contract value is set at £243,912 GBP, suggesting a significant business opportunity for the supplying company, ensuring ongoing engagement and potential for future collaborations with law enforcement entities. Given the direct award nature of the procurement, businesses with niche expertise and sole supplier status, akin to Magnet Forensics, LLC, are ideal candidates for similar tenders.

## Notice

The Provision of Forensic Licenses for the period 1st July 2026 - 30th June 2027

### Procurement Information

An application for exemption dispensation was sought on the grounds of Magnet Forensic LLC being the Sole Supplier of Goods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044762-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £243,912 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | MAGNET FORENSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 08:15 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044762-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044762-2026
  15th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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