Tender

Provision of Role Play Acting Services

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

18 Aug 2025 at 09:40

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
PlanningUpdate

09 Jul 2025 at 08:31

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

27 May 2025 at 15:36

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is currently handling the procurement process for the "Provision of Role Play Acting Services" with the intention to enhance the effectiveness of investigative training programs. This initiative, classified in the entertainment services industry, particularly targets role play acting for Northumbria Police. The location of the project is in the region UKC, United Kingdom, with the procurement at the planning stage following a brief delay. The procurement method planned is an open competition below the threshold, and the procurement notice is expected to be available via the in-tend portal in September 2025, with the tender period ending on 30th September 2025. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £180,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, with it may include up to two 12-month mutually agreeable extensions beyond the initial completion date of 31st March 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in role-playing and entertainment services. Companies experienced in creating realistic, high-intensity training environments that support law enforcement personnel would be well-suited to engage in this procurement. The focus on delivering realistic and impactful training experiences indicates a favourable environment for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its below-threshold classification. Interested businesses should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to deliver dynamic scenarios that enhance police training and prepare the officers for complex real-world challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Role Play Acting Services

Notice Description

We are pleased to announce an upcoming open tender for the provision of professional role player services to support Northumbria Police in its investigative training programs. Our organisation is dedicated to delivering high quality, realistic and impactful training experiences that enhance the skills and prepare our officers in various operational scenarios. We understand the critical role that role players play in creating authentic, dynamic environments that closely mirror real world situations. The selected role players will be required to participate in training exercises portraying a wide range of characters and scenarios designed to mimic real-world interactions which can involve scenarios of a highly sensitive nature. This is a key component of our training strategy to ensure that officers are well-prepared for the diverse challenges they may encounter in their operational role. We are committed to ensuring the safety, accuracy and effectiveness of each training exercise, thereby helping to equip officers for the complexities they may encounter in the future roles. The opportunity will be available via the in-tend portal in September 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x optional 12 months extensions available (mutually agreeable)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052754
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049390-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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