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Apprenticships - Police Officers 2025

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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23 Oct 2025 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the "Apprenticeships - Police Officers 2025" contract has been completed. The buyer for this procurement is the Lancashire Constabulary, and the successful supplier is the University of Central Lancashire. The tender falls under the "Personnel-training services" industry category, with additional classifications in "Staff development services" and "Adult and other education services." The contract, valued at £2,025,000, will commence on 1st November 2025 and is planned to run until 31st October 2032, with an initial term of three years and options to extend. This award was made under a selective procurement method through a call-off from The Blue Light Framework (BLC0133), covering services in the North West of England. Key dates include the award on 22nd October 2025 and publication on 23rd October 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large organisations proficient in providing specialised training services to public institutions. While this specific opportunity has been awarded, companies within the education and staff development sectors can draw valuable insights. Participation in framework agreements such as The Blue Light Framework can offer future procurement avenues, especially for businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive personnel training services tailored to the needs of police forces across the UK. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and establish long-term relationships with prominent public sector clients like the Lancashire Constabulary.

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Notice Title

Apprenticships - Police Officers 2025

Notice Description

Appointment of The University of Lancashire via The Blue Light Framework BLC0133 to provide this type of training going forward for Lancashire Constabulary from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028 with two options to extend the contract until 31st October 2032. (3+2+2)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1f59de6-a1af-4904-bb90-f8b6cb87e01a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79633000 - Staff development services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,025,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,025,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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