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COP59_2024_Operation Soteria Pillar 1 and 2 Suspect-focused investigations and disruption of repeat suspects

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

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21 Mar 2025 at 04:11

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Summary of the contracting process

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED has completed a procurement process titled "COP59_2024_Operation Soteria Pillar 1 and 2 Suspect-focused investigations and disruption of repeat suspects". This procurement falls under the Research services industry category and was carried out in Coventry, England (postcode CV8 3EN). The procurement reached the award stage, commencing on 5th September 2024 and concluding by 31st March 2025. The contract was awarded to Margaret Hardiman with an award value of GBP 19,500. The procurement method used was a Single Tender Action approved by the Head of Procurement, indicating a non-competitive procurement process.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and investigative services, particularly those with expertise in supporting law enforcement agencies. Companies capable of developing robust investigative models and supporting the disruption of repeat offenders could find significant growth opportunities through engagements similar to this. While this specific contract may not be open to SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrates the significant governmental investment in security and investigative services, suggesting ongoing and future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

COP59_2024_Operation Soteria Pillar 1 and 2 Suspect-focused investigations and disruption of repeat suspects

Notice Description

The requirement is to support police forces as they implement the National Operating Model for the investigation of rape and support those investigating rape and sexual offences to build strong and thorough cases which are suspect-focused, victim-centred and context-led. This includes developing or supporting the Authority to develop products which may be incorporated into the National Operating Model for the investigation of rape and serious sexual offences, with a view to ensuring the Model can be sustained by policing, from entry to strategic management. Pillar 1 relates to work on suspect-focused investigations and Pillar 2 relates to the disruption of repeat suspects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d12b73f-9834-4dd5-8572-6918aabe6421
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f7408a-a779-461b-9811-e0c140767beb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Tender Action approved by the Head of Procurement
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
£19,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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

MARGARET HARDIMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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