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title: "Joint Head of Department"
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buyer: "POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Joint Head of Department

Buyer: POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddc3f817-1822-4bf8-b6c1-34fe43448241

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## Summary

The Police Digital Service, based in London, has completed the procurement process for an "Interim Joint Head of Department resource" in the IT services category. This procurement involved a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st March 2026, with the contract beginning on 1st April 2026 and concluding by 31st March 2027, spanning across the United Kingdom. The award was published on 2nd April 2026, demonstrating a thorough organisational and industrial engagement within the public sector.

This tender presents ample opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support services. By collaborating with the Police Digital Service, businesses can gain exposure to large-scale government projects, enhancing their portfolios and industry presence. Permanent Futures Limited, based in Leeds, which is already awarded with this contract, exemplifies the kind of enterprise capable of leveraging such opportunities to expand and flourish in the IT service domain.

## Notice

Interim Joint Head of Department resource

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91adf80-5a90-451b-984a-bbb891604e94 |
| 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 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £292,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £292,100 |
| 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 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91adf80-5a90-451b-984a-bbb891604e94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91adf80-5a90-451b-984a-bbb891604e94
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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