Decision details

GMP currently have a contract in place for the delivery of digital forensic services, procured via an NCA agreement, however it doesn’t have the capacity to service all of the force’s requirements. Therefore, we require continued additional capacity and to future proof the requirements, by potentially onboarding the NCA work, when that contract lapses

Approval is given to tender the contracts for the supply Digital Forensic Services, via the FCN Digital Forensic Services National DPS.

The contract will be divided into 2 lots, as follows:
• Lot 1a - Digital Data Retrieval - Mobile Device
• Lot 3 - Digital Forensic Investigation & Evaluation

The contracts duration is for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend up to a further 2 years on an annual basis.

The indicative spend over the full 5-year period would be circa £1,500,000 for both contracts.

• Do nothing – rejected as non-compliant with Procurement Legislation and Chief Constable’s Financial Instructions.
• Undertake a bespoke procurement exercise (OJEU) –rejected as there is a suitable framework available.
• Direct award without further competition – rejected as non-complaint.