Award

Software Engineer

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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Award

28 Jan 2026 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, operating from London, has completed a procurement process for temporary software engineering services under the title "Software Engineer" within the IT services category. The contract, valued at £38,125, was facilitated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was awarded to Permanent Futures Limited. The tender period concluded on 5th January 2026, with the contract period slated from 6th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. This falls under the procurement stage of 'Award', with the notification of award published on 28th January 2026. The project is scoped to be executed across the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity demonstrates significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs, as eligibility criteria favoured such enterprises. Companies specialising in IT services, such as software development and consulting, are well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can amplify their visibility and establish longstanding partnerships with public sector organisations, enhancing portfolios and driving further business development. The completion of this process signifies a robust avenue for businesses seeking to expand their operations within the public sector IT domain.

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Notice Title

Software Engineer

Notice Description

Temporary Software Engineer resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04a4cdbf-a8cf-4200-8ae3-348764fe2c43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94ef6f0f-9b6c-4071-a447-bb9faf490e02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,125 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Glenn Stuart
Contact Email
glenn.stuart@pds.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Cheap
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERMANENT FUTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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