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Operation Soteria Pillar 5

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

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Award

02 Apr 2026 at 17:54

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 18:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Operation Soteria Pillar 5" has been managed by the College of Policing Limited, located in Coventry, United Kingdom. The contract, aimed at enhancing the police response to sexual violence through various support and training services, has been awarded to London Metropolitan University. The tender, categorised under research, development consultancy, and education services, was conducted using a direct procurement method without competition, falling below the threshold. The contract commenced on 23 March 2026 and concluded on 31 March 2026, with the signed value amounting to £51,150 including VAT.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities particularly for large educational institutions or consultancy firms specialising in education services and police training. The service requirements entail the development and update of training manuals and operating models focused on enhancing police responses to sexual violence. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive training programmes and digital model enhancements would have a competitive edge in similar future procurement processes. The College of Policing Limited, being a public authority at the sub-central government level, ensures that such contracts are well-suited for larger enterprises adept at operating within the public services sector.

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Notice Title

Operation Soteria Pillar 5

Notice Description

Operation Soteria Pillar 5 to be delivered by London Metropolitan University. The services are as follows: 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 the training manual based on new NOM content

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031170-2026
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

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
£36,416 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£51,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Phone
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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

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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