Award

Demand Modelling Consultancy & Process Software

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA

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11 Nov 2025 at 18:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has completed a procurement process titled "Demand Modelling Consultancy & Process Software". The contract falls under the business and management consultancy category, specifically CPV code 79400000, and is pertinent to services in the North West region of England. The procurement, executed via a selective method from a framework agreement, has transitioned to the award stage as of 11th November 2025. The contract, valued at £78,200 excluding VAT, commenced on 20th October 2025 and will run through to 19th January 2027, with potential extensions available until 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and organisations specialising in consulting services. The contract, awarded to Operational Research in Health Limited, invites businesses in the consultancy industry to engage in public-sector projects, specifically within the police and emergency services sector. Companies adept at delivering innovative process solutions and collaboration with public authorities will find this a suitable avenue to expand their portfolios and enhance their visibility in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demand Modelling Consultancy & Process Software

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has awarded a Call-off Contract for the provision of Control Room Demand Modelling Consultancy & Process Evolution Toolkit in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, via a compliant Direct Award against Healthtrust Europe - Consultancy Solutions & Advisory Services Framework Lot 1 Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services. The call-off contract has been awarded to Operational Research in Health Limited for 15 months, with options to extend for 3 x 12-months optional extensions up to 19/01/2030. Total Award Value includes optional extension (excluding VAT) The Procurement Act guidance (Guidance: transitional and saving arrangements (HTML) - GOV.UK) states that any contracts awarded through a framework agreement under the previous legislation will continue to be managed in accordance with that legislation. As such, this call-off contract awarded under Healthtrust Europe - Consultancy Solutions & Advisory Services Framework Lot 1 Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services established on 02/09/2024 under the PCR will continue to require publication of the relevant notices for that framework under the PCR. This Contract Award Notice is being published in accordance with the requirements where the contract value is at least PS30,000 inclusive of VAT in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c823bb2-a8fb-434d-a77c-8e8cdd467af3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d59ac4e8-8855-4282-883c-cb5cdc8c049f
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Jan 2027 1-2 years
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
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA10 2AU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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