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Business Analyst

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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12 May 2026 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, based in London, has completed the procurement process for an "Interim Business Analyst" service, categorised under IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code: 72000000). The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 8th May 2026, and the contract commenced on 11th May 2026, running until 31st March 2027. The award, valued at £40,100, was granted to Permanent Futures Limited, an SME located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting services. With a focus on SMEs, it allows smaller enterprises to expand their client base and establish themselves in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in providing business analysis and support to digital services, particularly those familiar with police or government frameworks, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The completed award process underscores the importance of agility and readiness to deliver under framework agreements, bolstering business growth potential through public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Analyst

Notice Description

Interim Business Analyst resource

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c349cc95-1dce-4c16-a556-e18e1a30c33b
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
£40,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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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