Tender

Provision of Role Play Acting Services - Stage 1

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

08 Dec 2025 at 11:12

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 15:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Aug 2025 at 10:24

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of Role Play Acting Services - Stage 1". This tender, which falls under the entertainment services category, was initially in the tender stage and moved through planning and award stages before its cancellation on 8th December 2025. Located in Newcastle, the procurement process was organised as an open competition below the threshold. Initial bids were due by 13th November 2025, following an enquiry period that ended on 6th November 2025. The cancellation notice indicated that the procurement needs to be rerun as an Above Threshold procedure.

This tender offered significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional role play services, particularly those catering to law enforcement training programs. Companies providing quality role-playing experiences could support Northumbria Police in creating realistic training scenarios crucial for officer preparation. The tender was designed to attract SMEs, with a two-stage competitive procedure aiming to select top candidates based on quality and price. Such opportunities are well-suited for firms with expertise in entertainment services, especially those demonstrating flexibility and the ability to deliver dynamic, authentic training environments. The contract, initially valued at £150,000, included potential extensions driven by demand and mutual agreement, offering a prospect for long-term collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Role Play Acting Services - Stage 1

Notice Description

Northumbria Police are offering a tender opportunity for the provision of professional role player services to support Northumbria Police in its investigative training programs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions will be by mutual agreement and demand driven.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058993
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080499-2025
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
8 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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