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title: "Business Architect"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b572e8d-63a4-4063-9fd3-a6b29a641acc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# Business Architect

Buyer: POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b572e8d-63a4-4063-9fd3-a6b29a641acc

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## Summary

The Police Digital Service, based in London, has recently completed a procurement process for a temporary Business Architect resource, classified under IT services. The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, identified as PDSCN-511-2026, had its tender period concluded on 9th January 2026, with the contract scheduled to run from 12th January to 12th July 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and the total contract value is £105,000 GBP. Permanent Futures Limited, an SME located in West Yorkshire, England, has been awarded the contract, as noted on the award date of 9th January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses operating within the IT consultancy and software development sectors. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing specialised IT consulting services. The award of this contract highlights the emphasis on engaging SME suppliers, making this an ideal opportunity for smaller businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint within public sector contracts. Such engagements can lead to further contractual opportunities within the broader digital and IT services landscape.

## Notice

Temporary Business Architect Resource

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ed6818-52e0-4c46-b2c7-e4528e114bb4 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,000 |
| 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

- 28 Jan 2026 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ed6818-52e0-4c46-b2c7-e4528e114bb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ed6818-52e0-4c46-b2c7-e4528e114bb4
  28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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