Tender

Communications Date Exploitation Training

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 10:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 11:32

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The College of Policing Limited is actively seeking service providers for its "Communications Date Exploitation Training" project, categorised under training and simulation in security equipment services. Located in Coventry, the College is engaging in an open procurement process aimed at suppliers who can deliver training materials and assessment products. The tender stage is currently active, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding by 31st March 2027, with potential renewals extending up to four years. Business proposals must be submitted by 9th January 2026, with the enquiry period ending by 6th January 2026. This procurement, deemed below the threshold, allows electronic submissions, ensuring a broad participation base.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs given their eligibility and the project's open competition nature. It suits enterprises specialising in security training services and technical training development. With a budget grossing at £192,000, the College of Policing's prestigious standing offers significant advantages for the winning bidder, including potential for long-term collaboration and enhancement of their training portfolio. The contract's phased renewal option further incentivises companies to deliver high-quality and value-oriented services, thus bolstering their standing in the sector. Companies with comprehensive expertise in training and assessment methodologies are particularly well-suited to compete effectively in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications Date Exploitation Training

Notice Description

Provision of Trainer Resource, Course Content, Training Materials and Assessment Products for CEDS Training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority intends to award an initial contract with a duration of 12 months (1 year) starting on 1st April 2026 with an option to extend for a further 3 years in increments of 12 months at the sole discretion of the Authority. In other words, the total contract duration for this piece of work will be for 4 years and the budget will be confirmed and contracted on 1+1+1+1 basis in line with the Contract Variation procedure.

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/080926-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

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
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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