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Azure Architect / Dev Ops Consultant

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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16 May 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, based in London, has completed a procurement process for an "Azure Architect / Dev Ops Consultant" under the industry category of public security, law, and order services. The tender, identified as PDSCN-422-2025, was procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement stage was an award, indicating the contract has been assigned to the supplier, Permanent Futures Ltd, as of 2nd May 2025, with the contract period running from 5th May 2025 to 4th August 2025. The service location includes the United Kingdom, with the contract valued at £49,140.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud architecture and Dev Ops consultancy to expand their presence in the public security sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, may find this contract appealing due to the procurement method's suitability for such entities. The collaboration with a prominent buyer like the Police Digital Service, coupled with a focus on public safety technology, positions the supplier to potentially enhance their market credibility and open avenues for future government contracts.

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Notice Title

Azure Architect / Dev Ops Consultant

Notice Description

Cloud Architecture and Dev Ops Consultancy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30812faa-7a87-4e8e-8eb3-5d1860be2196
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923c2e76-03bb-49e0-ab16-294d2b8857b8
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,140 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 4 Aug 2025 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
Glenn Stuart
Contact Email
glenn.stuart@pds.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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