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Technical Design Authority

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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12 May 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process for the "Technical Design Authority" titled project was conducted by the Police Digital Service, located in London, England. This project falls under the IT services category, which includes consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed with the award stage being concluded, and the contract was set to commence on 27th April 2026, ending on 26th April 2027. The project has a total value of £260,400. The tender was specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in technical design, consulting, and software development. The selective procurement method and the nature of a call-off from a framework agreement indicate a streamlined process for qualified businesses. Companies classified as SMEs, who are looking to expand their portfolio within public sector projects, can benefit from such opportunities. The awarded supplier, Permanent Futures Limited, exemplifies the kind of business—SME in scale—that can successfully engage with tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Technical Design Authority

Notice Description

Technical Design Authority Resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e3a259b-7a21-411b-940b-76d003eb20f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc61a74-0980-476d-8c17-b8a83ddda8ad
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
£260,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2027 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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