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Pol-Ed

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA

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20 May 2025 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has completed a procurement process titled "Pol-Ed," in collaboration with West Yorkshire Police. This initiative is designed to deliver educational programs in schools to promote safety and social responsibility among children, creating future change-makers. The process falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government and involves the provision of miscellaneous software packages and computer systems. Based in Penrith, United Kingdom, this contract was awarded on 16 May 2025 and will remain active until 15 May 2027. The procurement method used was direct, under a below-threshold scheme without competition, reflecting its unique and specialized nature.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in educational software and systems, to align with public authorities in promoting community welfare. The program's emphasis on safety and education within schools can drive business growth for companies capable of developing innovative software solutions tailored to educational environments. Large companies that specialise in providing comprehensive software systems would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the partnership demands robust and scalable solutions for effective implementation across multiple educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Pol-Ed

Notice Description

Pol-Ed in partnership with West Yorkshire Police, have created a programme to a) enable schools to deliver a series of pre-planned lessons to their pupils and b) to enable forces engage with schools through a separate series of pre-planned lessons and assemblies, all with the aim of creating a world where children and young people are safe, with Pol-Ed's impact in schools inspiring a generation of change makers who will help shape a positive, inclusive and lawful society for everyone.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023229-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 15 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialdept@cumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF WEST YORKSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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