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Operation Soteria Pillar 4

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

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15 Apr 2026 at 16:46

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07 Oct 2025 at 17:52

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process relates to "Operation Soteria Pillar 4" undertaken by the College of Policing Limited. The contract focuses on services within the research, development consultancy, education, and training sectors across the United Kingdom. Professor Emma Williams has been designated to carry out this work which commenced on 19th January 2026 and concluded on 31st March 2026. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, with no competition involved. The College of Policing, based in Coventry, serves as the buyer, illustrating a public authority's role in sub-central government. The process has reached the award stage, with details documented on 15th April 2026.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy and education services, with particular emphasis on policing and responses to sexual violence. Large organisations like those led by academic professionals would be ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts due to the academic leadership and project management requirements detailed. Moreover, the focus on supporting police forces in implementing and enhancing operational models opens ample scope for consultancy that provides strategic insight within law enforcement settings. Additionally, as the procurement was conducted without competition, businesses looking to expand their services within public authority frameworks may explore strategic alliances with key individuals like Professor Emma Williams for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Operation Soteria Pillar 4

Notice Description

Op Soteria Pillar 4 work. To be delivered by Emma Williams. Professor Emma Williams has provided sustained academic leadership within Pillar 4, holding the knowledge and expertise needed to review the Theory of Change with support, Analyse force self-assessments, assist with the delivery of problem profile work, and quality assure NOM products. 1. Police response to Sexual Violence - Soteria National Operating Model Stocktake 2. Police response to Sexual Violence - Support to forces to Implement the Soteria National Operating Model 3. Police response to Sexual Violence - Digital National Operating Model Maintenance and Enhancement 4. Policing Training - Support forces to deliver all Soteria training products and update 5. PM Project Management for all Soteria academic delivery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034431-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,667 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£82,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 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
COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROFESSOR EMMA WILLIAMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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