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Data Manager

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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02 Apr 2026 at 13:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, based in London, has completed a selective procurement process for an interim Data Manager role, classified under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet and support. This tender, identified by PDSCN-542-2026, utilised a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award decision made on 20th March 2026. The contract period runs from 22nd March 2026 to 27th September 2026, with a total value of £95,700. The procurement was aimed at SMEs, making it particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises located in the United Kingdom, seeking to expand within the IT services sector.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and support services, particularly those that align with small to medium enterprise criteria. By being selected as a supplier under a framework agreement, companies have the chance to establish ongoing partnerships with the Police Digital Service, enhancing their portfolio and gaining credibility in the public sector. Permanent Futures Limited, an SME based in Leeds, has been awarded this contract, illustrating how such opportunities are well-suited for agile companies with robust offerings in data management and related IT services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Manager

Notice Description

Interim Data Manager resource

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9309cfcb-0144-4135-9571-5fe719923603
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b13a0d0-e376-4c8f-bb5b-236d2bfbd8ac
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
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
£95,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2026 - 27 Sep 2026 6-12 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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