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Joint Head of Department

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, based in London, has completed the procurement process for an "Interim Joint Head of Department resource" in the IT services category. This procurement involved a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st March 2026, with the contract beginning on 1st April 2026 and concluding by 31st March 2027, spanning across the United Kingdom. The award was published on 2nd April 2026, demonstrating a thorough organisational and industrial engagement within the public sector.

This tender presents ample opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support services. By collaborating with the Police Digital Service, businesses can gain exposure to large-scale government projects, enhancing their portfolios and industry presence. Permanent Futures Limited, based in Leeds, which is already awarded with this contract, exemplifies the kind of enterprise capable of leveraging such opportunities to expand and flourish in the IT service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Joint Head of Department

Notice Description

Interim Joint Head of Department resource

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddc3f817-1822-4bf8-b6c1-34fe43448241
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91adf80-5a90-451b-984a-bbb891604e94
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
£292,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£292,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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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