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Technical Consultant

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service located in London, England, has completed a procurement process for an Interim Technical Consultant supplying IT services such as consulting and software development, classified under CPV code 72000000. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender stage recently transitioning to the award phase as of 2 April 2026. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 October 2026, offering a value of £122,396.50. This tender, completed under the main procurement category of services, is designated for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), promoting opportunities for such entities within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides promising opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT consultancy, software development, internet services, and support solutions. Businesses with expertise in providing interim technical consultancy resources, and those capable of fulfilling the detailed requirements set by the Police Digital Service, will find this call-off from an established framework agreement an advantageous venture. The engagement with Permanent Futures Limited indicates openness towards SMEs, encouraging participation from similar scaled enterprises looking to optimise their market presence and establish valuable relationships within the public sector. The contract, with its detailed scope and significant value, allows specialised businesses to enhance their portfolio through strategic participation in public contracts.

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Notice Title

Technical Consultant

Notice Description

Interim Technical Consultant resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bed239b-d4cb-4efb-a667-04359ad6a3b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c664fd42-0daf-4d78-82b9-bb3596d9e94e
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£122,396 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,396 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 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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