Award

Custody Demand Modelling Consultancy

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA

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11 Nov 2025 at 19:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has awarded a Call-off Contract for Custody Demand Modelling Consultancy to Operational Research in Health Ltd, initiated under the Healthtrust Europe - Consultancy Solutions & Advisory Services Framework, specifically Lot 1: Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services. This procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services (CPV code: 79410000) with a total award value of £28,000 (excluding VAT). The contract's procurement method was selective, utilising a framework agreement, and is at the award stage. The contract period commenced on 3rd November 2025 and will conclude on 2nd May 2026. The consultancy services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, supporting law enforcement in Cumbria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and is suitable for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), promoting business growth in consultancy services tailored for public safety and crime management. Companies with expertise in business consultancy, particularly those with experience in working with public sector frameworks and possessing insight into legal and administrative structures, will find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in such a project can enhance the visibility and credibility of firms in the public sector consultancy sphere, offering potential long-term partnerships and collaborations within government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Custody Demand Modelling Consultancy

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has awarded a Call-off Contract for the provision of Custody Demand Modelling Consultancy 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 6 months, the Total Award Value shown is 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1ba6658-110a-4692-8b75-374bdcf3b173
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d72f4d6-a76a-49b5-942f-c49686598923
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 May 2026 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
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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