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Skills For Justice

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

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13 May 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, based in Preston, who has awarded a contract to SFJ AWARDS LIMITED for the provision of skills accreditation services under the "Skills For Justice" programme. This falls within the education and training services industry category. The location for service delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically the North West region (UKD). This contract was part of a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2028, with potential extensions until 31st March 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in accreditation and training services. Companies like SFJ AWARDS LIMITED, which are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), demonstrate the viability for similar organisations to secure public sector contracts. The direct procurement nature, though below threshold, suggests that businesses with established capabilities in education and training accreditation may find similar opportunities in partnerships with government-related entities. The focus on skills and accreditation services points to a growing demand within public sectors, providing a promising avenue for businesses in this area to expand their operations within the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Skills For Justice

Notice Description

Approval to use Skills for Justice for the provision of PCEP, IQA and Assessor qualification accreditation for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. (With the option to extend until 31st March 2030). To Waive Contract Standing Orders 2.1.2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044015-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SFJ AWARDS

Further Information

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