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Data Environment Solution

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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21 Apr 2026 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service in London has concluded a procurement process for a 'Data Environment Solution' within the IT services industry category. This contract, awarded directly through the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework using a limited procurement method without prior publication, was finalised on 31 March 2026. It spans diverse regions including areas such as UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, covering public order and safety services. The total contract value is £180,000, and the procurement was guided by the legal framework established under CELEX, ensuring compliance with designated service contract rules. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award and contract stage with the contract now active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The awarded business, Pen-Link Technologies UK Ltd, an SME, illustrates the potential for smaller companies to secure contracts within government frameworks such as the CCS G-Cloud. Businesses equipped to provide innovative IT services and consultancy, especially those with capabilities for integrating and supporting large-scale data solutions, would be well-suited for similar opportunities. The procurement method, which bypasses a preliminary call for competition, may favour companies with established frameworks and recognisable expertise, enabling growth within public service sectors.

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Notice Title

Data Environment Solution

Notice Description

Data Environment Solution (DES)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Data Environment Solution (DES) via the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework

Options: one period of up to 12 months.

Procurement Information

Compliant route to market via the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06875a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036086-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEN-LINK TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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