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Specialist external Training

Suffolk Constabulary

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16 Oct 2026 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk Constabulary bought specialist external training: an advanced, on-site Suspect Interview Course at Tier 3. The training is intended for delivery in the East of England. The procurement is for a focused police interview-training service rather than general training provision, with the requirement centred on advanced suspect interviewing. The buying organisation is Suffolk Constabulary. The work is classed as specialist training services (CPV 80510000).

The procurement has been awarded. Suffolk Constabulary selected CARMAR Consultants – The Professional Standard Limited, an SME, through a limited competitive quotation below the public procurement threshold; alternative quotations were obtained under local Contract Standing Orders. The award was made on 16 September 2026, with a value of £15,000. The contract period runs from 17 September 2026 to 29 January 2027. The requirement was for one advanced, on-site Tier 3 suspect interview course. The published evaluation basis and any specific eligibility conditions are not set out in the procurement data.

The award shows demand from Suffolk Constabulary for advanced, on-site suspect interview training at Tier 3, rather than broad-based or introductory courses. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to demonstrate specialist expertise in suspect interviewing and the ability to deliver a high-level course directly on site in the East of England. The selected supplier is an SME, showing that a smaller specialist provider was able to win this focused training assignment. The route was competitive quotation below threshold, so suppliers competing for a similar requirement should be equipped to respond to a quotation process under the buyer’s local contracting rules. The opportunity is best suited to providers with relevant police or investigative interviewing training experience and practical course-delivery capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist external Training

Notice Description

Advanced on site Suspect Interview Course (Tier 3) Alternative quotes obtained in accordance with local Contract Standing Orders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f56c657f-ebdc-4bf0-bdfc-b2e3644ab726
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed46185c-baaf-4b3c-aae0-26f3d71bb232
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 1-6 months
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
Suffolk Constabulary
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Postcode Area
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

CARMAR CONSULTANTS - THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARD LIMITED

Further Information

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