Award

Safeguarding Solution Support

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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30 Apr 2025 at 09:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Safeguarding Solution Support" contract was conducted by the Police Digital Service, a sub-central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The process, identified by the tender ID PDSCN-260-2023, falls under the IT services industry category and specifically aims to support a cohesive, intelligence-led capability for safeguarding victims of crimes against vulnerable individuals. The procurement phase is complete, following a direct procurement method that was conducted below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the award notice published on 30th April 2025, with a contract period set to start on 1st June 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. The final stages of the procurement are scheduled to conclude with the expected signature by 30th May 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting, software development, and support, as identified by the CPV classification 72000000. Aspirant Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Slough, has been identified as the successful supplier for this service, suggesting that businesses with similar capabilities and expertise in providing innovative digital safeguarding solutions would be ideally suited to compete for future opportunities in this sector. The project size and nature also suggest suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive prospect for a diverse range of businesses aiming to expand their portfolios within public sector contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safeguarding Solution Support

Notice Description

Support for a safeguarding solution which provides policing with an effective and intelligence-led capability that ensures a cohesive and consistent national response to safeguard victims of crimes against vulnerable individuals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017862-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@pds.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ASPIRANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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