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Operation Soteria Pillar 4

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 17:52

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Operation Soteria Pillar 4," initiated by the College of Policing Limited, focuses on addressing police responses to sexual violence and enhancing the Soteria National Operating Model. The procurement process, categorised under research and development consultancy and education and training services, was conducted as a direct procurement below the threshold without competition. The awarding stage of the contract is currently pending, with a contract period beginning on the 20th of October, 2025, and ending on the 31st of March, 2026. Located in Coventry, UK, the buying organisation is a public authority within the central government sector. Given the award date on the 7th of October, 2025, businesses interested in similar future opportunities should note the structured timelines involved.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in research, development, and consultancy services within the policing and public safety domain. With a focus on enhancing operational models and training, organisations experienced in developing educational resources and managing complex projects can benefit from engaging in such procurements. While this specific contract was awarded directly to Professor Emma Williams, other consultancies with expertise in policing, training, and consultancy services may find similar opportunities in the future, given the College of Policing's ongoing initiatives to address pressing societal issues.

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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 The cost for the Pillar 4 is PS86,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063063-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu.mailbox@college.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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