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Advanced Suspect Interview (Tier 3) Course

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

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30 Sep 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk involves the acquisition of Advanced Suspect Interview (Tier 3) courses, specifically intended for specialist training services. This contract was part of a limited competition procurement method, aimed at purchasing three distinct sessions to occur within the financial year. The procurement stage is currently at completion, with the contract being awarded on 30th September 2025. The awarded supplier is CARMAR Consultants, with the contract period commencing on 13th October 2025 and concluding on 27th March 2026. The project is valued at a gross amount of £52,200. The main location for this initiative is in Norfolk, within the UKH17 region, highlighting its significance for law enforcement training enhancements.

This tender provides notable opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced training services, particularly those with experience in law enforcement contexts. Large scale businesses like CARMAR Consultants, which have the capacity to deliver targeted, high-quality training courses, are well-suited to engage in such procurement processes. The fact that the procurement was carried out using a limited method underscores the emphasis on specialist suppliers capable of fulfilling complex and specific requirements, offering a considerable avenue for business growth and competitive advantage in the public authority sector.

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Notice Title

Advanced Suspect Interview (Tier 3) Course

Notice Description

Purchase of 3X Advanced Suspect Interview (Tier 3) courses to take place on 3X separate dates within this financial year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060905-2025
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

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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 NORFOLK
Additional Buyers

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
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
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

CARMAR CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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