The digital forensic services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is available to police forces and law enforcement agencies to tender their digital forensic service requirements.

The key objective of the DPS is to support the fragile digital forensic marketplace with potential untapped capacity which is extremely important in the support of the criminal justice system.

 

Scope of contract

The DF DPS delivers a compliant route to market for a comprehensive digital forensics services provision that supplies a range of services sufficient to fulfil the forensic requirements of all crime types and incidents in accordance with the Codes of Practice and Conduct.

The suppliers conduct examination of Items, attend scenes where necessary, providing interpretations of results in accordance with the requirements of the Authority and the Criminal Justice System. They also provide a range of other services including cell site analysis, comparison work, training and method validation.

The DF suppliers can complete a standardised Streamlined Forensic Reporting Template (SFR)  a process designed to minimise unnecessary work and reduce unnecessary delays by focusing on the actual issues in a case, as part of overall prosecution case management.

The digital exhibits that can be involved are for example but not limited to:

• Laptops and computers
• Mobile phones
• CCTV

 

DPS details

Contract title:      Digital Forensics DPS

Reference:           109

Contract term:     01/03/2021 - 28/02/2027

Review date:       Extension options available to 28/02/2029

The estimated value over the life of the DPS is £60,000,000. After two years the current contracted value across the DF DPS is £13m (as at September 2023 including extensions options).

 

Benefits

• National DF specification developed in consultation with force SMEs
• National standardised terms and conditions agreed by suppliers successful in their application to join the DF DPS
• Forces and law enforcement agencies can call-off their own contracts as and when required over the life of the DPS
• New suppliers can apply to join the DF DPS at any point over the life of the DPS
• Started with ten suppliers, now 25 suppliers over 27 lots
• Existing suppliers can extend the scope of their accreditation and apply to join additional lots during the life of the DPS
• Driving increased quality within the DF marketplace supporting compliance with the Codes of Practise and Conduct

 

Access the framework

For more information and to access the framework, please contact Ruth Hinks. 

 

Potential suppliers

For more information and to access the DPS click here to visit the EU Supply website.

 

Get in touch

For support with the DF DPS contact:

Ruth Hinks Technical Commercial Officer Click here to send email