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NEPRO3- Assess physical demand of police roles and recommendation of testing methodology

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

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10 Mar 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The College of Policing Limited has completed the awarding process for the tender titled “NEPRO3 - Assess Physical Demand of Police Roles and Recommendation of Testing Methodology.” This procurement falls under the research services category, specifically aiming to evaluate the real-time physical demand of certain policing roles to inform future policy decisions on fitness testing and health and safety risk assessments. Located in Coventry, England, with the delivery address postal code CV8 3EN, the contract runs from 3 December 2025 to 31 March 2027. The procurement process was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, and was completed with an award date of 6 November 2025.

This contract, valued at £183,215 GBP, presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research services, especially those with expertise in physical demand assessment and methodology development. Large businesses, such as Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, who were the awarded supplier, may find this field particularly beneficial for expansion due to the scale and potential for impact on future policing policies. Companies with capabilities in delivering thorough and accurate assessments in the field could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio of services and contribute to essential public service enhancement.

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Notice Title

NEPRO3- Assess physical demand of police roles and recommendation of testing methodology

Notice Description

Scope of the Contract The College of Policing Ltd wants to understand the 'actual' real time physical demand of a number of identified policing roles. This will then inform: * Future policy decisions relating to the methodology and the benchmark for the Job-Related Fitness Test (JRFT). * H&S risk assessment of training and deployment for associated roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4400fa30-8b83-4bd1-91ea-03b31958b357
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec52611f-f9f4-4e48-aefc-d2a95543b812
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£183,215 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£183,215 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV8 3EN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Dunsmore
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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