Planning

COP15_2025

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

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Planning

14 Aug 2025 at 11:30

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The College of Policing Limited is initiating a procurement process for the provision of an Online Exams and Test Platform, under the tender titled "COP15_2025". The process is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement identified as a "planned" process anticipated to proceed with a selective, competitive flexible procedure suitable for service-related bids. Key activities for this tender are located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Coventry. The tender process involves multiple stages, including PSQ, ITT, Presentation, and BAFO, and is expected to conclude with contract awards by 1st September 2026. The key category for this procurement is software package and information systems along with technical support services, with the planned contract period running from 1st November 2026 to 31st December 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and technical services, particularly those with expertise in online examination platforms. With the potential for contract expansion to meet evolving needs, businesses offering robust, scalable infrastructure suitable for educational or governmental use could find a productive avenue for growth here. The competitive nature of the flexible procedure implies that suppliers with differentiated offerings, particularly in user-friendly implementations and support capabilities, would be well-positioned to participate effectively in this tender process. Successful suppliers might also benefit from potential options for support, maintenance, enhancements, upgrades, and fixes over the contract's lifecycle.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COP15_2025

Notice Description

The College is seeking a single supplier to provide an Online Exams and test platform. Should other exam or test requirements arise during the life of the contract the College reserves the right to expand the use of the procured solution to meet new needs as they arise. This is a re-tender for a similar scope as the current contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Support, Maintenance, enhancement, upgrades and fixes (TBC)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048725-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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