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Project Portfolio Management Tool

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, located in London, has completed its procurement process for the "Project Portfolio Management Tool," focusing on software supply services. This process utilized a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 1st March 2026. The contract, awarded to Softcat Ltd, a large-scale supplier, commenced on 31st March 2026 and is set to end on 30th March 2027. The contract carries a value of £78,075 and falls under the services category, suitable primarily for larger businesses rather than small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software supply services to engage with government contracts, particularly those capable of fulfilling selective procurement requirements within framework agreements. The contract, managed by the Police Digital Service, offers potential growth for established software suppliers looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. As the awarded tender is valued at £78,075, it signifies a substantial business opportunity for companies like Softcat Ltd, which possess the scale and resources to meet the demands of large public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Project Portfolio Management Tool

Notice Description

Procurement for the provision of project portfolio management (PPM) tool user licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0aa27851-830e-4526-a0b7-84a3434a39f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c08688-77e5-47d6-967c-33f326c62306
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,075 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,075 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 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
EC2M 4WN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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