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Information Security Specialist

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

On 2 April 2026, the Police Digital Service awarded a contract for an Information Security Specialist role under the industry category of IT services. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, classified under CPV code 72000000, was aimed at providing interim information security consultancy and support, with the contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026. The award, valued at £107,520, commenced shortly after the tender period, which concluded on 31 March 2026, and involves delivery within the United Kingdom. The buyer organization is located in London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, skilled in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies that have the capability to supply specialised security expertise could greatly benefit from participating in similar selective procurement processes, as the Police Digital Service focuses on robust digital transformation efforts. Businesses with the flexibility to offer interim resources and those experienced with framework agreements might find this avenue particularly beneficial for growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Information Security Specialist

Notice Description

Interim Information Security resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b65812cc-7037-4bb8-9e03-c7a55202c8f6
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
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
£107,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,520 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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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