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Bilingual Theatre in Education Programme: Knife Crime / County Lines Prevention

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE

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11 Mar 2026 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Police, along with North Wales Police, has completed the procurement process for a Bilingual Theatre in Education Programme focusing on knife crime and County Lines prevention. This initiative targets all secondary schools across North Wales, including Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Wrexham, as part of a comprehensive prevention strategy aligned with the Welsh Government's Community Focused Schools model. The procurement used a direct award method, chosen for its specialist bilingual training aspect, with Pat Strong serving as the contact point. The contract, valued at £300,000, is set to commence on 30th April 2026 and conclude by 29th April 2029, with the award notice published on 11th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses rooted in educational and training services, particularly those proficient in delivering bilingual programmes. It encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), highlighting a preference for locally based organisations that can effectively engage with the local communities of North Wales. The focus on specialised training opens avenues for businesses adept in cultural and educational programming to establish or strengthen partnerships with public institutions, thereby enhancing their market presence and contribution to social development goals.

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Notice Title

Bilingual Theatre in Education Programme: Knife Crime / County Lines Prevention

Notice Description

Bilingual Theatre in Education Programme: Knife Crime / County Lines Prevention Delivery Across All Secondary Schools in North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham) North Wales Police (NWP), in partnership with regional education and safeguarding stakeholders, seeks to commission a locally rooted, bilingual (Welsh and English) Theatre in Education programme designed to address knife crime, County Lines exploitation and serious youth violence across all 55 secondary schools in North Wales. The programme will form part of a wider prevention and early intervention strategy and is explicitly aligned with the Welsh Government's Community Focused Schools (CFS) model.

Procurement Information

Specialist Bi lingual Training for school age children regarding Knife Crime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066710
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021690-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY, NORTH WALES
Postcode
LL29 8AW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Glyn
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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