Planning

Digital Forensic Investigation Platform

  • The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-077834

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05ea61 (view related notices)

Published 27 November 2025, 4:14pm



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. This 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

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Contract locations

  • UKC - North East (England)

Engagement

Engagement deadline

27 December 2025

Engagement process description

Interested suppliers should look to download and complete the RFI included in the planned procurement notice found here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077783-2025?origin=Dashboard. Please return by 12 noon on 27/12/2025 to lucy.scott@northumbria.police.uk.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


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