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Business Architect

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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28 Jan 2026 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, based in London, has recently completed a procurement process for a temporary Business Architect resource, classified under IT services. The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, identified as PDSCN-511-2026, had its tender period concluded on 9th January 2026, with the contract scheduled to run from 12th January to 12th July 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and the total contract value is £105,000 GBP. Permanent Futures Limited, an SME located in West Yorkshire, England, has been awarded the contract, as noted on the award date of 9th January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses operating within the IT consultancy and software development sectors. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing specialised IT consulting services. The award of this contract highlights the emphasis on engaging SME suppliers, making this an ideal opportunity for smaller businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint within public sector contracts. Such engagements can lead to further contractual opportunities within the broader digital and IT services landscape.

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Notice Title

Business Architect

Notice Description

Temporary Business Architect Resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b572e8d-63a4-4063-9fd3-a6b29a641acc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ed6818-52e0-4c46-b2c7-e4528e114bb4
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
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jul 2026 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
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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