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Bid Writing Consultancy

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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13 Aug 2025 at 10:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, based in London, UK, recently completed a procurement process titled "Bid Writing Consultancy", focusing on consultancy support for funding applications within the public security, law, and order services industry category. The procurement was conducted using selective methods, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and reached the award stage on 13th August 2025. It involved a contract period from 16th June 2025 to 20th September 2025, with a total contract value of £55,823. The tender was particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and was awarded to Permanent Futures Ltd, a Leeds-based SME.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs providing consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in public security and funding application consultancy can leverage this tender to enhance their portfolio and establish credible partnerships with governmental entities. Being part of a targeted procurement process, businesses with expertise in navigating public sector frameworks could find similar opportunities highly beneficial for expanding their service offerings and increasing their market presence in competitive sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bid Writing Consultancy

Notice Description

Consultancy support resource for funding applications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a432d3da-df6d-4341-854a-68c1722e9df7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c4bc1d-1a8d-44b5-b724-172465e25d42
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,823 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,823 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 20 Sep 2025 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
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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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