Scope
Reference
NP0513
Description
Northumbria Police has identified an area of improvement regarding managing and analysing the growing volume and complexity of digital evidence in criminal investigations. Current capabilities, particularly in reviewing mobile phone downloads, are limited and hinder the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations. The attached RFI outlines the need for improved software solutions to address these challenges and ensure the Force maintains high standards of investigative quality and public trust.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
- Possible extension to 30 August 2032
- 5 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract may include 2 optional 12 month extension periods to be taking at the discretion of the authority.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 June 2026
Enquiry deadline
17 June 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
26 June 2026, 12:00pm
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 September 2026
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
NP0513 - Digital Forensic Investigation Platform - RFI.docx
Any supplier that is interested in this opportunity should complete and return the attached RFI by no later than 12 noon on 27/12/2025. Any completed document must be sent to lucy.scott@northumbria.police.uk.
Contracting authority
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZY-7834-QRMM
2nd Floor, Victory House, Balliol Business Park, Longbenton
Newcastle
NE12 8EW
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government