ID 5996575 - PSNI - Forensic Accountancy and Forensic Technology Services

A Addendum Notice
by POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND (PSNI)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£922K
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
27 Jan 2026
Delivery
11 Aug 2026 to 10 Aug 2030
Deadline
04 Feb 2026 15:00

Related Terms

Location

Northern Ireland:

Geochart for 5 buyers and 0 suppliers

5 buyers

Description

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) (referred to as “Buyer” herein and within the Mid-Tier Core Terms and Schedules) require a Supplier(s) to provide forensic accountancy expertise and resources to assist in financial investigations. The PSNI is seeking to engage forensic accountancy expertise and resources to assist in financial investigations, particularly when there are complex and specialist financial issues. As well as forensic accountancy requirements, there is a requirement for specialist forensic technology services in relation to electronic data extraction and analysis. A number of other government entities may also avail of the services provided by the Supplier(s) under the provision of this contract. A list of those organisations that may utilise the provisions under this contract has been provided below: • Police Service of Northern Ireland; • Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA); • Police Ombudsman Northern Ireland; • Department of Justice; and • Department of Finance (DoF). This is a collaborative contract for the provision of forensic accountancy services, which will be broken into two Lots. Lot 1 - Forensic Accountancy - This Lot will comprise of the provision of forensic accountancy services such as expert witness reports and analysis of financial records. Lot 2 - Electronic Data Extraction and Analysis Services – This Lot will involve the provision of electronic data extraction and analysis services. Suppliers should refer to ID 5996575 - Mid Tier Schedule 02 Specification - Forensic Accounting Services for full details relating to the deliverables of this contract.

Lot Division

1 Forensic Accountancy
  • Value: £784K

This Lot will comprise of the provision of forensic accountancy services such as expert witness reports and analysis of financial records.

Award Criteria
AC1 Forensic Accountancy Expert Witness Experience Forensic Accountancy Expert Witness Experience - 16.25 Percent
AC2 Experience of Criminal Legislation Experience of Criminal Legislation - 14.95 percent
AC3 Experience of the application of the Rules of Disclosure Experience of the application of the Rules of Disclosure - 11.7 Percent
AC4 Experience of Forensic Accountancy Experience of Forensic Accountancy - 11.7 Percent
AC5 - Social Value Social Value - 10.4 Percent
AC6 Hourly Rate for Director /Partner Hourly Rate for Director /Partner - 2.8 Percent
AC7 Hourly Rate for Principal Consultant Hourly Rate for Principal Consultant - 4.2 percent
AC8 Hourly Rate for Senior Consultant Hourly Rate for Senior Consultant - 7 percent
AC9 Hourly Rate for Consultant Hourly Rate for Consultant 8.75
AC10 - Hourly Rate for Junior Consultant Hourly Rate for Junior Consultant - 7.35
AC11 Hourly Rate for Trainee / Research Assistant Hourly Rate for Trainee / Research Assistant 4.9 percent
2 Electronic Data Extraction and Analysis Services
  • Value: £138K

This Lot will involve the provision of electronic data extraction and analysis services.

Award Criteria
AC1 Expert Witness Experience Expert Witness Experience - 19.5 percent
AC2 Experience of working as a digital forensic practitioner and using digital forensic tools and software Experience of working as a digital forensic practitioner and using digital forensic tools and software - 16.25 percent
AC3 Experience of providing expert witness reports & expert evidence in respect of criminal investigations Experience of providing expert witness reports & expert evidence in respect of criminal investigations - 10.4 percent
AC4 Experience with the application of the Rules of Disclosure Experience with the application of the Rules of Disclosure - 8.45 percent
AC5 Social Value Social Value - 10.4 Percent
AC6 Hourly Rate for Director / Partner Hourly Rate for Director / Partner - 3.5
AC7 Hourly Rate for Principal Consultant Hourly Rate for Principal Consultant - 4.2 percent
AC8 Hourly Rate for Senior Consultant Hourly Rate for Senior Consultant - 7 percent
AC9 Hourly Rate for Consultant Hourly Rate for Consultant - 8.05 percent
AC10 Hourly Rate for Junior Consultant Hourly Rate for Junior Consultant - 7.35 percent
AC11 Hourly Rate for Trainee / Research Assistant Hourly Rate for Trainee / Research Assistant - 4.9 percent

Renewal Options

Following the initial contract period, there is 1 potential extension periods of up to 12 months. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

CPV Codes

  • 79211000 - Accounting services
  • 72316000 - Data analysis services

Indicators

  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Closing date for receipt of tenders has been extended to Wednesday 04 February 2026 at 15:00.

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-05f854
  • FTS 006917-2026

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