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Bedfordshire National Detective Programme

7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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27 May 2022 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Bedfordshire National Detective Programme involves the buying organisation, 7 Forces Commercial Services, and the awarded supplier, Police Now. This unique service, classed under training services (CPV code 80500000), aims to provide police recruitment and training via a graduate recruitment scheme. The direct procurement process concluded with the contract award date on 28th April 2022, and the contract period is effective from 1st July 2022 until 31st March 2023. The total contract value is £330,001, with the procurement process situated in the South East of England, specifically Ipswich.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focusing on police recruitment and training. Given the bespoke nature of the service and the absence of direct competitors, companies with capabilities in high-quality training and educational provision may greatly benefit. This is particularly pertinent for larger organisations that can meet the expected contract requirements and possess the necessary infrastructure to deliver the service effectively, thereby positioning themselves for growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Bedfordshire National Detective Programme

Notice Description

Police Now is a unique and 'one off; service provision to provide police recruitment and training as a Graduate recruitment scheme. This is a unique service with no competitors in the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6102577-cd68-4fb4-afec-ca97c120f4ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd65b156-53cf-4401-bb08-a37236cba5e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,001 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 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
7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
Lauren Brooks
Contact Email
lauren.brooks@cambs.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICE NOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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