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Online Training Subscriptions (BCH)

ESSEX POLICE

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01 Jul 2026 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Essex Police has reached the award stage for the provision of online training subscriptions, specifically targeting the delivery of development tools for NPPF and NIE, in partnership with the College of Policing. This service falls under the industry classification of training software and e-learning services. Located in the East of England, the contract was awarded on 1st April 2026, with a start date on the same day, and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, involving a total contract value of GBP 51,554.81.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and learning software to partner with policing organisations by providing tailored digital training solutions. Companies that can deliver high-quality online learning materials and have experience working with public sector entities—particularly those capable of meeting the needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs)—would find this contract beneficial for growth. Given the direct procurement process, businesses that have established relationships with public organisations or possess niche expertise in training software are particularly well-positioned to win such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Training Subscriptions (BCH)

Notice Description

On-line Development tool subscription for NPPF and NIE. Learning materials in partnership with College of Policing manuals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24bbafef-0e6c-4789-849f-9f08987c8c96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eed345d1-1c38-4679-b37d-deb6508da85b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,554 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,554 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX POLICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROYSTON
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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