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Recruitment for Citizen Assemblies CPA/SPU/2845P - AWARD

CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY

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13 Jul 2026 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has completed the procurement process for a service provider to manage the recruitment of participants for Citizens Assemblies. The contract, awarded on 1st July 2026, involves the recruitment of participants for these assemblies, which serve to gauge public opinion on local policing matters. The procurement falls under the 'Supply services of personnel including temporary staff' industry category, with an active status as of July 2026, extending through to 31st March 2028, with a possibility of extension to March 2029. The project will be executed across multiple locations including the UK and abroad, with scheduled assemblies in September 2026, February 2027, and beyond. DJS Research Limited has been selected as the supplier under a contract valued at £69,900.

This tender presents growth opportunities for companies specialising in recruitment services, especially those with expertise in engaging diverse community participants efficiently. Businesses that focus on community-based service provision, even those beyond immediate localities, will find this contract beneficial due to its extended geographical scope and the potential for additional assemblies. Participating in such public sector engagements can also enhance a company's profile within the recruitment industry, particularly those with strategic capabilities in organising sizeable public forums and adept at managing participation logistics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment for Citizen Assemblies CPA/SPU/2845P - AWARD

Notice Description

The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire runs regular Citizens Assemblies to seek the views of a randomly selected representative sample of the local population on the issue of policing in their area. The Citizens Assemblies are part of the Commissioner's plan to better understand the community's feelings about the policing of their local area. He wants to give communities a voice in better informing how we police and believes that hosting a Citizens' Assembly will help him do this. They have been established to understand how local people perceive policing and crime in their area and also used as a tool within the budget setting process. We are now looking for a provider to work in partnership with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner on future Citizens Assemblies - where the provider will be responsible for the recruitment of participants and facilitate the payment of vouchers to participants who attend, in recognition of their time. The provider will be required to recruit up to 35 participants for each Citizen Assembly. The provider will not need to be present at the events. It is anticipated that the next events will be held in September 2026, February 2027, September 2027 and February 2028 although the latter three may be subject to change. Audience specific sessions, for example, young people or people who have had experience of the criminal justice system may also be required during the initial contract period to 31st March 2028 or in the optional extension period to 31st March 2029. The value shown on the Central Digital Platform includes an estimate for any additional Citizen Assemblies in the option to extend period in excess of the four (4) identified. The full details of the specification and requirements can be found in the ITT documents which are available once you have logged into the Bluelight e-Procurement portal . Expressions of Interest (and access to the tender documents) is via the Bluelight e-Procurement Portal at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders Registration is FREE. The Sell2Bluelight portal is separate to any other Sell2/In-tend systems you may already access. Register for Free at: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register. User guide available at: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c51472-dcb7-427b-8469-178c59ccb40a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DJS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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