Planning

Communications Data Exploitation (CEDS) Training

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

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Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 11:32

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The College of Policing Limited is in the planning stage for a contract titled "Communications Data Exploitation (CEDS) Training," aimed at developing training material and providing trainers. This public procurement opportunity is categorised under specialist training services and training in security equipment, and is set to be delivered across the United Kingdom. The deadline for inquiries is 18th December 2025, with the tender period ending on 9th January 2026. The procurement method is open and below threshold, encouraging wide participation from potential bidders.

This tender presents a significant chance for businesses offering specialist training services, particularly those with expertise in security equipment. The estimated contract value is £160,000 excluding VAT, and the College of Policing is using a Price per Quality Point methodology for bid evaluation, focusing 90% on technical ability and quality, and 10% on social value. Service providers capable of fulfilling the training needs and possessing strong technical skills in the sector are likely to be competitive candidates, paving the way for business growth through a partnership with a central government authority. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2026, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications Data Exploitation (CEDS) Training

Notice Description

The Authority is looking to appoint a Service Provider to develop training material and provide trainers to carry out CEDS Training on behalf of the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority has the option to extend for a further 2 years in increments of 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05edbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079266-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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