Award

Cyber Specialist

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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16 May 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Cyber Specialist" was conducted by the Police Digital Service, based in London, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of public security, law and order services. The procurement used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has successfully advanced to the award stage as of 16th May 2025. The contract period is set from 17th February 2025 to 16th August 2025, with a total contract value of £51,150. The opportunity was particularly tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and was awarded to Permanent Futures Ltd, an SME based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in cyber security services, particularly those specialising in public security sectors. SMEs like Permanent Futures Ltd, with competencies in law enforcement digital transformation, are ideally positioned to capitalise on such contracts. Businesses capable of delivering specialised services within framework agreements will find this type of procurement advantageous in not only expanding their client base but also gaining recognition as trusted partners in high-stakes public security initiatives.

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Notice Title

Cyber Specialist

Notice Description

Cyber Specialist

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca18a76d-7392-498e-b0e2-23c9164be98d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1808c223-eccd-46ec-bf5e-e15000ea00f7
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
£51,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Aug 2025 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
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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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