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Cultural Audit

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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28 Jan 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire involves the commissioning of a "Cultural Audit" for the Staffordshire Police. This contract falls under the services category, specifically concerning survey services. The procurement process followed a direct method, categorised as "Below threshold - without competition," and is now at the contract award stage. The contract was awarded to Sense EIA Consulting Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Down Ampney, United Kingdom. The contract period is set from 1st March 2026 to 31st August 2026, with a gross contract value of £54,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting and audit services, particularly those experienced in analysing organisational culture and inclusive practices. Firms that can effectively provide evidence-based insights into organisational dynamics and recommend strategic improvements are well-suited to meet the requirements of this procurement. Given the focus on enhancing organisational behaviour and decision-making processes within the police framework, businesses with expertise in public sector audits and cultural assessments will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Cultural Audit

Notice Description

Staffordshire Police to commission an independent Cultural Audit to gain an evidence-based understanding of organisational culture, staff experience, inclusion, decision-making dynamics, and underlying systemic factors that shape behaviours across the force.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061068
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007394-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Amit Ohri
Contact Email
commercialservices@staffordshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01785232385

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENSE EIA CONSULTING LIMTED T/A SENSEIA

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