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External Training (DTAC)

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

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22 Aug 2025 at 17:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk has completed a contracting process for the provision of external training under the title "External Training (DTAC)" within the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method aimed at below-threshold competition and was legally based on the UKPGA 2023/54. The awarded contract, valued at £13,000 (gross £15,600), is active and covers a period from 29th September 2025 to 3rd October 2025. Headquartered in Ipswich, Suffolk, the buying organisation completed the award phase by selecting BLUE LIGHTS DIGITAL LIMITED as the supplier.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing educational and training services. With the procurement method limited and competitive but below the threshold, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like BLUE LIGHTS DIGITAL LIMITED have a promising opportunity to expand their client base within the public sector. Particularly, businesses equipped with expertise in digital training strategies for law enforcement professionals would find contracts similar to this one well-suited to their capabilities, facilitating business growth through public service engagement.

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Notice Title

External Training (DTAC)

Notice Description

Purchasing DTAC Strategy Training for 10X Suffolk DSOs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051052-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 3 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
megan.hyde@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE LIGHTS DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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