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Cyber Specialist

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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03 Aug 2026 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service recently completed a procurement process for an "Interim Cyber Specialist resource". This contract, classified under the Information Technology Services category, utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process progressed to the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 24th July 2026 and published on 3rd August 2026. The service provision, with a value of £69,300, is set to commence on 27th July 2026 and conclude by 30th October 2026. The buying organisation, based in London, England, is focused on digital improvements across police services within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and information technology services to engage with significant public sector projects, enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the industry. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity, especially those keen to establish or strengthen partnerships with public sector clients. Despite the contract already being awarded to Permanent Futures Ltd, the engagement highlights potential future opportunities for businesses with the skills to support digital advancements in law enforcement. Organisations adept in providing specialised IT services can see this as a pathway for future competitive tenders within the framework agreement structure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Specialist

Notice Description

Interim Cyber Specialist resource

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9cba588-b338-43e5-88e6-6e00a4dce0a5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 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
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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