Tender

Recruitment for Citizen Assemblies CPA/SPU/2845P

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 15:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is seeking a provider for recruitment services for its Citizen Assemblies under the tender titled "Recruitment for Citizen Assemblies CPA/SPU/2845P". This contract falls under the recruitment services industry category and will operate in Winsford, Cheshire. The tender process is currently active, with an initiation date of 11th May 2026. Interested parties must submit their applications via the Bluelight e-Procurement Portal by 2nd June 2026. The contract, with a value of up to £140,000, will run from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2028, potentially extending to 31st March 2029. The procurement method is an open competition, and electronic submissions are allowed.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in organising community consultations and recruitment services. Organisations with expertise in managing and recruiting participants for events, particularly those experienced in engaging with diverse community groups, are well-positioned to compete. The contract can offer sustained business growth due to its solid duration and potential extension. Providers capable of efficient participant management, offering value for money, and demonstrating social value will have a competitive edge in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment for Citizen Assemblies CPA/SPU/2845P

Notice Description

The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire runs regular Citizens Assemblies to seek the views of a randomly selected representative sample of the local population on the issue of policing in their area. The Citizens Assemblies are part of the Commissioner's plan to better understand the community's feelings about the policing of their local area. He wants to give communities a voice in better informing how we police and believes that hosting a Citizens' Assembly will help him do this. They have been established to understand how local people perceive policing and crime in their area and also used as a tool within the budget setting process We are now looking for a provider to work in partnership with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner on future Citizens Assemblies - where the provider will be responsible for the recruitment of participants and facilitate the payment of vouchers to participants who attend, in recognition of their time. The provider will be required to recruit up to 35 participants for each Citizen Assembly. The provider will not need to be present at the events. It is anticipated that the next events will be held in September 2026, February 2027, September 2027 and February 2028 although the latter three may be subject to change. Audience specific sessions, for example, young people or people who have had experience of the criminal justice system may also be required during the initial contract period to 31st March 2028 or in the optional extension period to 31st March 2029. The full details of the specification and requirements can be found in the ITT documents which are available once you have logged into the Bluelight e-Procurement portal . The value shown includes an estimate for any additional Citizen Assemblies in the option to extend period in excess of the four (4) identified Expressions of Interest (and access to the tender documents) is via the Bluelight e-Procurement Portal at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders Registration is FREE. The Sell2Bluelight portal is separate to any other Sell2/In-tend systems you may already access. Register for Free at: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register. User guide available at: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option to extend in increments of not less than three months up to a maximum end date of 31st March 2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069621
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043194-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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