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Data Engineer

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the role of "Data Engineer" was undertaken by the Police Digital Service, based in London, who sought temporary IT services, including consulting, software development, and Internet support. The industry category is specified under the CPV code 72000000. The initiative was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. It saw its tender period conclude by 9th January 2026, with the contract effective from 12th January 2026 until 31st March 2026. This award stage is now complete, with the award announced on 28th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are poised to provide expert IT services to public sector entities. The contract has been awarded to Permanent Futures Ltd., suggesting that businesses similar in scale and capacity could compete effectively in similar future opportunities. Companies with proficiency in IT services who can align their offerings with framework agreements can realise significant opportunities for business development in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Engineer

Notice Description

Temporary Data Engineer Resource

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90d54416-29b2-4e5b-a8cc-6bb5535068eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe5ebd7-337d-4053-a853-6417d6b3dec7
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
£32,625 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,625 Under £100K
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 - 31 Mar 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
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Glenn Stuart
Contact Email
glenn.stuart@pds.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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