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Independent Evaluation of DI/DX Solutions for Policing

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the "Independent Evaluation of DI/DX Solutions for Policing," categorised under research and development services and consultancy. The contract was awarded as part of a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, and is set within the services category, with the contract period running from 11th May 2026 to 5th October 2026. The award became active on 27th April 2026, with a total contract value of £187,680. The procurement process has reached the award stage, having been published on 12th May 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting and research, particularly those experienced in digital transformation within policing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer expertise in evaluating disruptive technologies will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. As the procurement focused on a selective method within a framework agreement, businesses within existing frameworks will have had competitive advantages, allowing established consulting firms like Actica Consulting Limited to secure the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Evaluation of DI/DX Solutions for Policing

Notice Description

Independent Evaluation of DI/DX Solutions for Policing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69f0101a-920d-4fa1-af31-84870d0c930f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/740a8433-a254-4090-bc7a-edf3be68fdc6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£187,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 5 Oct 2026 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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