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College of Policing Online Assessments

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE

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26 May 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside alongside the Chief Constable for Merseyside is the buying organisation responsible for the procurement process titled "College of Policing Online Assessments." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically staff training services, and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement process is in the 'Award' stage as of May 2026, and was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically without competition due to being below the threshold. The contract period began on 1st March 2026 and is set to end on 28th February 2027, with a gross value of £72,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of delivering online assessment services tailored to police personnel. The contract, being awarded to the College of Policing Limited, a large-scale supplier, highlights a focus on experienced and well-established businesses that can deliver comprehensive training services across various locations. The direct procurement approach used in this process denotes a competitive advantage for businesses with strong pre-existing relationships with buying organisations, suggesting potential areas for businesses to engage and establish such connections for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

College of Policing Online Assessments

Notice Description

The College of Policing online assessments for Officers, PCSOs and Specials

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a331
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048628-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 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 & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 3AN
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Everton West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLLEGE OF POLICING

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