Tender

PROVISION OF ROLE PLAY ACTING SERVICES- STAGE 1

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 10:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is inviting bids for the provision of professional role player services in its investigative training programmes, under the title "PROVISION OF ROLE PLAY ACTING SERVICES- STAGE 1". This procurement belongs to the entertainment services category and is set to occur primarily in the United Kingdom, particularly within the UKC region. The procurement process is currently at the "Tender" stage, with submissions due by 23rd January 2026. Noteworthy timings include the end of the enquiry period on 19th January 2026 and the planned award date by 6th March 2026. The procurement method employed is an open, competitive flexible procedure, allowing English-language electronic submissions through the specified portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in acting and entertainment services, particularly those able to deliver high-quality role play acting services. With a contract value of £218,000, the successful bidder will be chosen through a two-stage evaluation process, rewarding price and quality at this initial stage, followed by auditions in stage 2. The contract is slated to start on 1st April 2026 and may be extended until 31st March 2029, subject to mutual agreement for up to two additional 12-month periods, offering long-term growth potential for suitable businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF ROLE PLAY ACTING SERVICES- STAGE 1

Notice Description

Northumbria Police are offering a tender opportunity for the provision of professional role player services to support Northumbria Police in its investigative training programs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085260-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£218,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£218,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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