Award

Cyber Risk Specialist

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the role of "Cyber Risk Specialist" was conducted by the Police Digital Service, headquartered at 20 Gresham Street, London. This contract falls under the Information Technology Services category and is subject to a framework agreement, utilising a selective procurement method. The procurement stage is the Award, with the contract having commenced on 17th November 2025 and scheduled to conclude on 28th February 2026. The award notice was published on 18th December 2025, indicating the completion of the process. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £50,375.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in providing information technology services, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity consulting. Given that the contract was awarded to Permanent Futures Ltd., a Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) based in Leeds, it underscores the opportunity for smaller companies to successfully compete in specialised government contracts. Businesses adept in managing cyber risks and offering consulting services are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities, especially those capable of forming strategic alliances to access framework agreements, thereby enhancing their growth and market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Cyber Risk Specialist

Notice Description

Provision of Cyber Risk consulting resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0681ca34-748b-4bc1-8031-4410dc790d87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51950829-808a-47b4-a3f9-59e779f4052a
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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