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PDSCN-510-2025 Network Support

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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07 Apr 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE, based in London, has completed the procurement of network support services for its offices in Wigan and NPCC, under the title "PDSCN-510-2025 Network Support". This contract specifically falls under the industry category of data network management and support services, with a CPV code of 72315000. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a strategic selection process for appropriate suppliers. The awarded contract, valued at £29,181.60, commenced on 1st January 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2026. The award stage was marked with an active status as of 23rd December 2025, and the award notice was published on 7th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data network management and support. It is a lucrative prospect, especially for medium to large network support companies like the awarded supplier, Conscia UK, which can provide expertise and enhanced capability in supporting network-based issues for predominantly cloud-based organisations such as the POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs, although the specific nature and scale of the services may primarily attract larger firms with comprehensive resources and the ability to swiftly mobilise effective network support solutions across multiple locations within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

PDSCN-510-2025 Network Support

Notice Description

PDS has a requirement for Network Support. The 2 physical offices that PDS support (Wigan and NPCC) have physical network infrastructure. As PDS is predominantly a cloud-based organisation, it has only limited support ability and knowledge for network-based issues. A contract is required with a support company to provide PDS with additional skills and knowledge in order to be able to support these offices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6977499-7cfc-4a5a-bf7e-38a70904e15e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc38377e-fa46-42ed-bdb4-7dd51006a5e2
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72315000 - Data network management and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,181 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,181 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2M 4WN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSCIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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