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Software Developer

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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12 May 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process facilitated by the Police Digital Service, located in London, focuses on acquiring IT services, specifically for a Software Developer. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process is at the award stage and was completed with a contract period from 11th May 2026 to 30th July 2026. The tender, identified by code PDSCN-571-2026, had a final submission deadline of 8th May 2026 and involved a selective procurement method, specifically leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded value of the contract is £34,800. The opportunity is mainly geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for IT-related SMEs capable of providing interim software development resources. Such businesses will benefit from engaging with public sector clients and enhancing their portfolio through reputable projects. The conditions set out ensure an SME-friendly approach, making it an attractive prospect for smaller organisations aiming to establish or expand their presence in the public sector IT services market. As the successful bidder, Permanent Futures Limited from West Yorkshire exemplifies the type of company well-suited to this opportunity, showing that regional entities can effectively compete and secure such contracts.

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Notice Title

Software Developer

Notice Description

Interim Software Developer Resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9f95ff4-8faf-4df8-aee0-8998f98b82ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e007c93-f06d-48cd-bde7-e84e09fa1176
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
£34,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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