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title: "Provision of Forensic Extraction & Examination Licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b634"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# Provision of Forensic Extraction & Examination Licences

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b634

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is in the planning stage of procuring services titled "Provision of Forensic Extraction & Examination Licences" to enhance the functionality of Northamptonshire Police. This procurement falls under the industry categories of IT services, software development, and public security, situated in the United Kingdom regions of UKF24 and UKF25. The pre-market engagement process is crucial, with meetings scheduled for April and August 2026. Key dates include a deadline for submitting expressions of interest, which is 31st March 2026 for the training aspect and 14th July 2026 for the forensic licences. Interested parties are encouraged to indicate their interest via the Atamis platform.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, software development, and public security solutions to expand their footprint in the UK public sector. SMEs are particularly well-suited, as the procurement process appears to welcome smaller firms. The successful provision of forensic software and training services in confined spaces and rope rescue can significantly enhance the operational efficiency and capability of Northamptonshire’s emergency services, offering a robust platform for business growth and collaboration within the public security sector.

## Notice

Provision of Forensic Extraction & Examination Licences for Northamptonshire Police. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the products/software available to refine our specification prior to going to tender.

### Planning Information

Provision of Forensic Extraction & Examination Licences for Northamptonshire Police. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the products/software available to refine our specification prior to going to tender.
Engagement meetings to be held in August 2026. The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is 14th July 2026. 
If you are interested in attending the Pre-Market Engagement meetings, please complete the requirements section on Atamis and express an interest - https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome 
The Provision of Confined Space Training and Level 2 Rope Rescue for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the training/services available prior to going out to tender. We are holding Pre-Market Engagement Meetings on 21st April 2026. The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is 31st March 2026.
If you are interested in attending the Pre-Market Engagement Meetings, please complete the requirements section on Atamis and express an interest - https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
If you have any problems viewing this opportunity or registering your interest, please email Commercial at Commercial@northants.police.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056763-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 14:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056763-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056763-2026
  16th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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