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Police Oracle Subscription

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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06 Nov 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, a public authority at the sub-central government level, has completed a procurement process titled "Police Oracle Subscription," aimed at purchasing 500 subscriptions for police forces across the UK. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, more specifically identified with training services (CPV code 80500000). This direct procurement method, conducted below the competitive threshold, resulted in a contract with Red Snapper Media Limited. The contract was signed on 24th October 2025 and is active from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The total contract value stands at GBP 64,500, with provisions for potential future purchases of additional subscriptions.

This tender presents business growth opportunities by enabling service providers within the media and training sectors to engage with public sector contract opportunities. Companies specialising in digital training platforms or subscription-based services, particularly SMEs like Red Snapper Media Limited, may find similar contracts advantageous for expanding their client base within governmental organisations. The procurement illustrates a preference for streamlined direct procurement processes, offering agile businesses the potential to engage swiftly with the public sector's needs.

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Notice Title

Police Oracle Subscription

Notice Description

The purchase of 500 subscriptions for Police Forces across the UK who are member of Police Digital Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071477-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

RED SNAPPER MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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