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title: "ADF Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b643"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# ADF Solutions

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b643

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority involves the contract award for ADF Solutions software, specifically targeting the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement method was a direct award following a 3-quote exercise under the West Yorkshire Combined Authority framework, with no prior publication of a call for competition. This contract supports the ongoing use of the software within the Digital Forensics Unit, providing licences essential for triage operations, and was signed on 15th June 2026. Despite the procurement method being limited, this agreement is critical for operational demands, especially for high-risk case assessments, and is located within the region of Sheffield, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in digital forensics and software development, particularly those that can supply sophisticated data analysis systems. Businesses with robust offerings in commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS), IT hardware, networking, and security equipment stand well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd., a large-scale supplier, was successful in being awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for other large entities with regional operational capabilities to engage in such procurement opportunities. This tender exemplifies the necessity for businesses to showcase their ability to meet specific technical requirements and adapt to direct negotiation processes within established frameworks.

## Notice

ADF Solutions provide triage software to the Digital Forensics Unit. The software is already in use at the department and is used in all case types including High risk cases. The software allows a Technician, Analyst or DMI to have an overview of data that can be seen on a computer without completing an extraction, but also without altering data. This allows the staff at DFU to make an assessment of the data in front of them and make a decision whether the device is NFA (No Further Action) or goes for further, more in-depth examination.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ADF Solutions provide triage software to the Digital Forensics Unit. The software is already in use at the department and is used in all case types including High risk cases. The software allows a Technician, Analyst or DMI to have an overview of data that can be seen on a computer without completing an extraction, but also without altering data. This allows the staff at DFU to make an assessment of the data in front of them and make a decision whether the device is NFA (No Further Action) or goes for further, more in-depth examination. - 4 x Pro licences - 8 x DEI licences A contract is required due to the ongoing use of licenses and this use will be continuing into future years. An agreement with Data Protection is in place to allow renewal of software while DPIA process is ongoing due to operational demand.

### Procurement Information

Awarded via direct award following 3-quote exercise via WYCA hardware framework: CALL-OFF CONTRACT AWARDED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF IT HARDWARE, NETWORKING & SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF SOFTWARE (COTS) - REF.2821-2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056784-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,244 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056784-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/contact

## Provenance

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