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Digital Information Officer

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, located in London, has completed the procurement process for a Digital Information Officer, under the industry category of IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The awarded contract, valued at £223,520, was secured through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The procurement was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage, with a contract period running from 12th January 2026 to 11th July 2026. Potential suppliers were required to respond before the end of the tender period on 9th January 2026, with the delivery of services specified within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to align with the operations of public service entities, particularly those keen on expanding offerings within digital transformation for governmental bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as their innovative solutions and flexible approaches can meet specialised demands effectively. Companies with experience in delivering high-quality digital solutions at a competitive rate would find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and networking within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Information Officer

Notice Description

Temporary Digital Information Officer Resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a50134e-4e84-45de-81b6-e3dd3bc52dd6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f769bb7-0f7a-4fe7-ae89-b1cde6e02997
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
£223,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,520 £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 - 11 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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