Digital Forensics Procurement

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    "name": "National Crime Agency"
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  "date": "2025-05-22T09:40:20+01:00",
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    "description": "The NCA is seeking tenders for the provision of Digital Forensic Services, both nationally and internationally, to support the National Crime Agency (NCA)\u2019s priorities. The scope of the requirement includes the delivery of a wide range of digital forensic capabilities to assist operational activity aligned with the Authority\u2019s strategic objectives. The Authority published a Prior Information Notice (PIN), Notice Identifier: 2024/S 000-006426, on 28 February 2024, to explore the most effective way to deliver forensics services. Following further market engagement, the Authority has amended certain principles and requirements initially outlined in the PIN. Interested Bidders are advised that only the information contained within this UK 4: Tender Notice and the associated procurement documents should be relied upon for full and accurate details of the requirement. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of four (4) years, with the option to extend for an additional twelve (12) months at the discretion of the Authority. This procurement will result in three bespoke Contracts for Services. Full details of the requirement are included within Schedule 1- Specification. This procurement is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023, in accordance with the guidelines for an Open Procedure.",
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          "weightingDescription": "Tenders will be evaluated on a \u2018Price per Quality\u2019 (\u201cPQP\u201d) basis."
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          "maxExtentDate": "2030-12-31T23:59:59Z",
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          "description": "The Contract Term for each Contract is four years, with an optional 12-month extension."
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    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "procurementMethod": "open",
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    "submissionMethodDetails": "All details pertaining to this procurement exercise are available via the Authority\u2019s e-procurement portal, ATAMIS. To access the opportunity and submit a response, please follow the steps below: 1. Register and Create an Account Bidders must first register on the ATAMIS supplier portal. If you are already registered, you do not need to register again. 2. Log in: Access the supplier portal here: https://nca-atamis.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects\u0026searchStr=\u0026sortStr=Recently+Published\u0026page=1\u0026filters=\u0026County= 3. Locate the opportunity Once logged in, navigate to the \u201cOpportunities\u201d or \u201cMy Proposals and Quotes\u201d section to find the relevant procurement opportunity. The Opportunity is titled Digital Forensics Procurement and the Reference Number is C1417. 4. Submit Your Response Please refer to ATAMIS to confirm where responses should be entered directly or attachments should be uploaded. Responses must be submitted before the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted. 5. Clarification Questions For any procurement-related queries, Bidders must use the ATAMIS portal to raise a clarification question. All clarification questions and responses will be managed and published within ATAMIS. If you are unable to locate the opportunity after completing the above steps, or if you encounter any issues with account registration or logging in, please contact ATAMIS support at support@atamis.co.uk",
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