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title: "Solutions Architect"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Solutions Architect

Buyer: POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12813a82-cd0e-4d3a-82ef-d79f3b53ada4

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Police Digital Service sought to engage a Solutions Architect, with the tender specifically for an "Interim Solutions Architect Resource". This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, relevant across the United Kingdom. The competitive procurement was managed selectively through a call-off from a framework agreement. Situated in London, England, this award stage of the procurement was finalised with key dates marking the tender period's closure on 31st March 2026 and the contract period from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026. The award was published on 2nd April 2026, with a contract value of £45,880.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the IT services sector, particularly those with capabilities in solutions architecture and an agile framework agreement approach. Businesses that can deliver consulting, software development, and supportive IT services could benefit from engaging in such contracts, fostering potential for further growth and collaboration with government agencies. With the Police Digital Service as the buyer, SMEs with robust service offerings and a readiness to procure selectively stand well-positioned to become significant contributors to public sector digital strategies.

## Notice

Interim Solutions Architect Resource

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe047c9-e5fc-417c-81e1-8aab9df6adeb |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,880 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Cheap |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERMANENT FUTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe047c9-e5fc-417c-81e1-8aab9df6adeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe047c9-e5fc-417c-81e1-8aab9df6adeb
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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