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RMFD Training

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

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22 Aug 2025 at 17:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk has completed the procurement process for RMFD Training services, targeting the industry category of Education and Training Services. This tender, outlined under the procurement ID C19635, involved purchasing training services to be delivered to Suffolk's Digital Support Officers onsite. The procurement method used was a limited competition given its status as "Below threshold." The contract was awarded to Control- F Ltd, a large supplier, and the contract is set to be active between 26th and 27th November 2025, in Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom. The contract's total gross value is £15,876, while the net amount is £13,230, as signed on 7th August 2025 under legal basis legislation UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering specialised education and training services focussed on digital forensics and data review. Companies with experience in providing training and workshops for law enforcement agencies or public sector clients would find this contract beneficial for growth. The engagement with a public authority, such as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, can enhance a supplier’s reputation and provide further opportunities for collaboration within this niche market.

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Notice Title

RMFD Training

Notice Description

Purchase of RMFD (Reviewing Mobile Forensic Data) Training from an external provider to deliver to 10X Suffolk DSOs (Digital Support Officers) onsite in Suffolk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051056-2025
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
Large

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
£13,230 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 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

CONTROL- F

Further Information

Notice Documents

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