Award

Provision of Access Point

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 15:12

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 12:16

TenderUpdate

05 Sep 2025 at 08:22

TenderUpdate

03 Sep 2025 at 09:17

TenderUpdate

24 Jun 2025 at 09:23

Tender

17 Jun 2025 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The College of Policing Limited, located in Coventry, UK, has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Access Point," a service aimed at enhancing the management of accommodation and events at their Ryton and Harperley Hall sites. This project, categorised under software package and information systems, falls within the public authority—central government sector. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of 4th December 2025, with the contract signed on 3rd December 2025. The contract period extends from 3rd December 2025 to 23rd October 2030, with further extension options available. The supplier, Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited, was chosen through an open tender process that underscores high-quality standards and social value as part of its award criteria.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions for accommodation and event management. Enterprises with capabilities in integrating systems or providing comprehensive service packages will find this an excellent prospect to expand their reach within the central government sector. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality software solutions with strong support for hospitality and event services are well-suited to compete in similar procurements initiated by the College of Policing Limited. The procurement process highlights the strategic importance of digital solutions in managing public facilities, offering growth avenues for leaders in digital technology and integrated software services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Access Point

Notice Description

Solution that supports the management of accommodation and events. College event types include meetings, corporate conferences, training courses, exams, and assessments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 3 x 12 month extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ea6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079826-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

55110000 - Hotel accommodation services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

55130000 - Other hotel services

72260000 - Software-related services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 23 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu.mailbox@college.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV8 3EN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Dunsmore
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

METHODS BUSINESS & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

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