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The Detective Specialism Of The National Graduate Programme

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

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23 Apr 2026 at 12:51

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23 Apr 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire focuses on the "Detective Specialism Of The National Graduate Programme." This programme, involving personnel-training and police services, is crucial for the delivery of specialist routes into policing, including detective specialism. The project falls under the services category and covers several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a pending status as of 23rd April 2026, and the contract is expected to commence on 7th May 2026, concluding on 31st March 2029. This direct award, with a gross value of £238,800, is facilitated by "POLICE NOW," a recognised supplier in the industry.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in staff development and recruitment services aligned with police and personnel-training sectors. Companies with significant expertise in delivering assessment centre services for recruitment would be particularly well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The direct award underscores the unique position of "POLICE NOW" as the sole provider closely affiliated with the College of Policing, enhancing recruitment standards and training curriculum in the UK. The programme aims to improve police forces' capabilities by expanding detective specialism, therefore offering business growth potential for firms adept in providing training solutions and strategic development services to meet the evolving structural demands within policing.

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Notice Title

The Detective Specialism Of The National Graduate Programme

Notice Description

National Graduate programme including the delivery of a number of specialist routes into policing, detective specialism.

Procurement Information

Only supplier on the market

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068998
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037101-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75241100 - Police services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79633000 - Staff development services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LT
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICE NOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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