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title: "Technical Design Authority"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e3a259b-7a21-411b-940b-76d003eb20f1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# Technical Design Authority

Buyer: POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e3a259b-7a21-411b-940b-76d003eb20f1

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process for the "Technical Design Authority" titled project was conducted by the Police Digital Service, located in London, England. This project falls under the IT services category, which includes consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed with the award stage being concluded, and the contract was set to commence on 27th April 2026, ending on 26th April 2027. The project has a total value of £260,400. The tender was specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in technical design, consulting, and software development. The selective procurement method and the nature of a call-off from a framework agreement indicate a streamlined process for qualified businesses. Companies classified as SMEs, who are looking to expand their portfolio within public sector projects, can benefit from such opportunities. The awarded supplier, Permanent Futures Limited, exemplifies the kind of business—SME in scale—that can successfully engage with tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Technical Design Authority Resource

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc61a74-0980-476d-8c17-b8a83ddda8ad |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,400 |
| 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

- 12 May 2026 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc61a74-0980-476d-8c17-b8a83ddda8ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc61a74-0980-476d-8c17-b8a83ddda8ad
  12th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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