Published date: 3 November 2017

This notice was replaced on 12 January 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 12 January 2018)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Economic research services - 79311400

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£40,000

Procurement reference

CCSN17A19

Published date

3 November 2017

Closing date

17 November 2017

Contract start date

18 December 2017

Contract end date

11 March 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is a unique team of scientists and engineers at the heart of the Home Office providing expert advice, innovation and frontline support. It is the primary science and technology interface between Home Office ministers and policy makers, frontline delivery partners, and the suppliers of science and technology.

Their requirement is for the provision of digital forensic investigations into IoT, Smart Home devices to determine the extent of useful information that may be recovered from them in the context of a criminal investigation. The Potential Provider is free to propose the device to be investigated but will be expected to justify their choice during a presentation which will inform the awarding of a contract.

This Procurement Event invites proposals from Potential Providers for short pieces of digital forensic research into Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The findings of the Research would be disseminated to the wider law enforcement digital forensics community.

More information

Attachments

Additional text

How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers:

Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'.

Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number.
Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at:
http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender

Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Your email must clearly state:
- name/reference of this procurement
- the name of the registered supplier; and
- the name and contact details

Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done.

It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable.

For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the
Helpdesk:
Freephone: 0345 010 3503
Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Crown Commercial Service

Address

Floor 9, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
England

Telephone

3450103503

Email

supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service