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Cyber Specialist

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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02 Apr 2026 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by the Police Digital Service involves a tender titled "Cyber Specialist" in the IT services category, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement pertains to services intended for the United Kingdom, and follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender has progressed to the award stage, with key dates including a tender period ending on 27th February 2026 and a contract period from 1st March to 31st March 2026. Permanent Futures Limited has been awarded the contract valued at £14,500, with the award status marked as active on 27th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT consultancy, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity and digital transformations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with scalable capabilities in providing interim cyber resources are well-suited to compete in similar tenders available from the Police Digital Service framework. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can enhance their market presence, expand their client base within the public sector, and further establish themselves as key players in the IT services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Specialist

Notice Description

Interim Cyber resource

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32e73f43-3d20-4dff-9538-6af1d0612b0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb177307-fd21-4e13-b9cc-1420d33b012d
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
£14,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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