Award

Cyber Specialist

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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16 May 2025 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, based in London, has completed its procurement process for a Cyber Specialist, classified under Public security, law and order services. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £100,650 and covers a period from 6th January 2025 to 30th June 2025. The tender, identified by ID PDSCN-387-2024, concluded with an award status marked 'active' as of 3rd January 2025, with Permanent Futures Ltd, a company located in Leeds, being the successful supplier. The tender process was intended to prioritise engagement with small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity services that can support public security and law enforcement agencies. SMEs in particular could gain a competitive edge due to the procurement's suitability criteria favouring this category. Permanent Futures Ltd's involvement indicates that businesses with established expertise and capability in providing specialised digital services to government bodies would be well-suited for similar future opportunities. The framework agreement approach facilitates easier access for qualified businesses to engage in public sector procurement, promoting a structured yet accessible pathway for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Specialist

Notice Description

Cyber Specialist

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f3afb99-3223-406a-a2d9-75e467bf0650
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f41401cf-d63b-4da0-8a19-567240320245
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
£100,650 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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
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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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