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Crime Finalisations Backlog

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Dec 2025 at 11:43

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03 Dec 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, acting on behalf of West Yorkshire Police, is overseeing a concluded procurement process for business consultancy services to address the backlog in crime finalisations. The contract awarded is titled "Crime Finalisations Backlog," falling under the business and management consultancy services category and valued at £89,520. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, the project is scheduled to begin on 24th November 2025 and is expected to conclude by 30th January 2026. However, an extension up to 27th February 2026 is possible at the Authority's discretion. This procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), specifically under Lot 1, Business Consultancy.

This opportunity opens doors for small and medium-sized enterprises proficient in consultancy, particularly those specialising in managing operational surges and backlogs within law enforcement contexts. Given the nature of the requirements—a manager and investigative staff—it presents dramatic potential for businesses experienced in strategic and operational consulting. The awarded contract to Peel Recruitment & Training Solutions Ltd, a small enterprise, exemplifies that similar entities with a focus on consultancy services can develop their footprint in public sector projects, enhancing their business portfolio and sector reputation. This procurement process underscores the potential for robust collaboration between local authorities and agile consultancy businesses.

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Notice Title

Crime Finalisations Backlog

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) as the contracting authority for West Yorkshire Police (WYP) have engaged a Supplier to provide 1 x Manager and 6 x Investigative Staff to support a focused, time-bound intervention aimed at reducing a significant backlog of crime finalisations. West Yorkshire Police has experienced a period of high seasonal demand, which has placed considerable pressure on the Force Crime Management Unit (FCMU). In response, the FCMU pivoted its operational focus toward managing increased appointment volumes, which has inadvertently led to a growing backlog in crime finalisations. The procurement process was conducted via a Further Competition from the CCS Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) Ref: RM6309 Lot 1 Business Consultancy. The Contract is anticipated to commence on 24th November 2025 and the work should be completed within a 10-week period (expiring 30th January 2026). There is provision to extend for a further period, or successive periods, up to 27th February 2026 (if required), at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9205384d-e5aa-4e46-bfa5-c83d6ebc3d8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de45ced8-001b-487a-aaf2-38cf00c93d6e
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
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
£89,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Rachel Lynch
Contact Email
yb.procurement@westyorkshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
07730457434

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEEL RECRUITMENT & TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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