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Digital Project Technical Resource

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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17 Jul 2026 at 07:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has completed a procurement process titled "Digital Project Technical Resource" in the recruitment services industry. This process, which followed a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed to select a supplier capable of providing short-term technical resources to support digital project delivery. The procurement was classified under the CPV code 79600000 and was conducted using a selective procurement method. The award was finalised on 14th July 2026, with Permanent Futures Ltd appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £450,000, runs from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2029, covering the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of providing vetted IT professionals under a framework agreement. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, given the specific criteria outlined by the contracting authority. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their market presence in the public sector, establish long-term relationships, and enhance their portfolios in providing technical resources for digital projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Project Technical Resource

Notice Description

Northumbria Police requires the services of an external provider to supply short term technical resource to support digital project delivery. The supplier should have access to a pool of pre-vetted candidates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3071bc92-1975-40d6-8802-4bbed80bfc8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb595bca-f67f-46ef-ae04-196793b03f69
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERMANENT FUTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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