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COP15_2025 Operation Soteria Pillar 6

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

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02 Apr 2026 at 17:59

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14 Oct 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process by the College of Policing Limited, located in Coventry, UK, involved the awarding of the "Operation Soteria Pillar 6" contract. The contract was awarded to Birkbeck College, a large educational institution based in London. This procurement, completed in 2026, specifically aims at enhancing the police response to sexual violence, with services including implementing the Soteria National Operating Model and training support for police forces. Using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, the contract spans from 9th March 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £39,600. The industry categories involved are research and development consultancy services along with education and training services, encompassing the overall UK region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for institutions and firms specialising in research, consultancy, and training services, especially those focusing on public safety and community welfare. Businesses with a background in providing comprehensive educational and training programmes, particularly within the scope of law enforcement and public sector management, stand to benefit considerably. These contracts encourage collaboration with academic institutions, like Birkbeck College, which could lead to further strategic partnerships and service diversification, potentially fostering growth in both regional and national markets.

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Notice Title

COP15_2025 Operation Soteria Pillar 6

Notice Description

Operation Soteria Pillar 6 contract to be delivered by The Birkbeck, University of London. 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-05cc84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031174-2026
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
£32,083 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£39,600 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
9 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
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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

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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