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29 Jul 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Suffolk Constabulary, an organisation based in Ipswich, England. The awarded contract, titled "JTP Improvement Programme," focuses on development consultancy services related to AI enablement. Covering the East of England, the contract was part of a selective tendering process as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 29th July 2026, with the contract spanning from 30th July to 28th August 2026, valued at £13,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancies specialising in technological advancement and development services. Businesses with expertise in AI consultancy and a history of collaborating with public sector entities would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Although Larsen Consultancy, an SME, was awarded this contract, it highlights the potential for other small and medium-sized enterprises to compete successfully in public procurement opportunities within this industry sector.

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Notice Title

JTP Improvement Programme

Notice Description

Consultancy services to undertake a review of the JTP programme and advise on on AI enablement and progression. Additional information: This is an awarded Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd90e058-1f43-47f5-b708-66d1caa95d8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd6f9f47-eb24-4930-99e3-9030b67f5ebc
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LARSEN CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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