Award

Data Specialist

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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Award

12 May 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here is for the procurement titled "Data Specialist" by the Police Digital Service, located in London, England. The industry category is IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement has passed the award stage, with the status marked as complete. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a tailored selection of suppliers was involved. The key dates included the tender period ending on 17th April 2026, with the contract running from 20th April 2026 to 31st March 2027 and the award published on 12th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in data specialist roles. The awarded contract, valued at £195,062.50, exemplifies a substantial project, ideal for entities capable of providing high-quality IT consulting and support services. Given the procurement process’s suitability criteria favouring SMEs, small to medium-sized enterprises can find a competitive advantage in pursuing similar opportunities. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's portfolio, provide steady revenue throughout the contract period, and increase visibility in the public sector IT procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Data Specialist

Notice Description

Data Specialist Resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a05f6c-3b67-46c6-803e-1cfbfb2e6738
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

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
£195,062 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,062 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 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

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
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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