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COP15_2025 Operation Soteria Pillar 3

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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02 Apr 2026 at 17:55

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves the College of Policing Limited, located in Coventry, United Kingdom, as the buying organisation. The latest contract, titled "COP15_2025 Operation Soteria Pillar 3", is related to research and educational services focused on the police response to sexual violence. This process falls under the service category and pertains to the operational and training aspects of the Soteria National Operating Model. The procurement method utilised was direct and below the competition threshold, culminating with an award to the University of Glasgow. The contract, valued at £33,000 GBP, was signed on 2 March 2026 and remains active with services delivered across the UK.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, as well as education and training services. Organisations equipped to support police training, particularly in the digital maintenance and enhancement of operating models, can find this contract beneficial. Large-scale suppliers, especially those familiar with public sector work and capable of rapid implementation, are well-suited to such demands. Although this particular contract was awarded directly, understanding the procurement methods used in public sector contracts can prepare businesses for future opportunities that may involve competitive bidding.

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Notice Title

COP15_2025 Operation Soteria Pillar 3

Notice Description

Operation Soteria Pillar 3 contract to be delivered by The University of Glasgow. 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-05cc7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031172-2026
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, VCSE
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
£31,166 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 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
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

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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