Tender

Provision of Online Exams Renewal

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 16:24

Planning

17 Oct 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The College of Policing Limited, a central government public authority based in Coventry, UK, is in the tender stage of procuring a service titled "Provision of Online Exams Renewal." The procurement involves finding a single supplier to deliver an online exams question bank and exam delivery platform, with a potential for expansion to cover additional testing needs throughout the life of the contract. This tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically targeting educational software and IT services. The process follows an open competitive flexible procedure, with the tender period ending on 19th January 2026 and the award expected by 16th February 2026. The project will commence on 10th March 2026 and could extend until 9th March 2032, inclusive of renewal options.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT services focused on educational platforms, making it ideal for companies that deliver large-scale, secure online assessment solutions. The potential contract value of £450,000, grossing up to £540,000, suggests significant business growth for the successful bidder, especially those offering innovation in online examination services and technologies. By engaging in this process, businesses can align themselves as key partners in enhancing digital education tools within the UK policing community, leveraging capabilities in software customisation, support, and implementation services to meet evolving needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Online Exams Renewal

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking a single supplier to provide an online exams question bank and exam delivery platform. Should other exam or test requirements arise during the life of the contract the Contracting Authority reserves the right to expand the use of the procured solution to meet new needs as they arise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Expand the use of the procured solution to meet new needs as they arise.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month periods

Planning Information

RFI Exercise via the Home Office Jaggaer Portal. Supplier are invite to participate via the following link https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/go/171835510199F2BAF5C7 If you have not registered as a supplier on the Home Office Jaggaer Portal, please follow this link https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/esop/toolkit/registration/displayAgreement.si?isOnModification=true&_ncp=1760714913725.1016236-3 The documentation that relates to this RFI exercise can also been found within the Home Office Jaggaer e-Sourcing Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082186-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212190 - Educational software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72268000 - Software supply services

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-02-16

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

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