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Police Constable Entry Route (PCER) Programmes

WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER

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Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 10:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, in collaboration with Staffordshire Police and Warwickshire Police, is planning a procurement for the Police Constable Entry Route (PCER) Programmes. The procurement aims to secure a single supplier to provide a range of services, including the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA), Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP), and other apprenticeship and accreditation services within the policing field. This contract is part of a regional collaboration led by Staffordshire Police, while the procurement process will be managed by West Mercia's procurement team. The main procurement category is services within the education and training sector, and the total contract value is projected at £13.95 million. An engagement event is scheduled for 4th August 2026, providing an opportunity for interested parties to consult with key stakeholders. Interested suppliers should indicate their interest by 24th July 2026, with the procurement process expected to culminate in contract awards by the end of 2026. The planning stage is currently underway, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st January 2027 and possibly extend until the end of 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in police training programmes and related apprenticeships. Companies that are well-versed in developing bespoke training solutions for law enforcement agencies and possess the capability to deliver accredited educational programs will find this contract highly suitable. The collaboration among the West Mercia, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire Police forces underscores the scale and importance of the procurement opportunity, offering substantial potential for business growth through involvement in developing skilled police workforce entry routes across the region. Engaging in this tender could position a supplier as a key partner in re-skilling police personnel and supporting public safety initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Police Constable Entry Route (PCER) Programmes

Notice Description

West Mercia, Staffordshire and Warwickshire Police forces are in a regional collaboration for the provision of Police Constable entry routes, which is led by Staffordshire Police. The procurement process itself will be led by the West Mercia procurement team. The three forces are looking for a single supplier for PCDA, DHEP (with a DC - DHEP option) and support with wider services such as common apprenticeships in policing and other accreditation services. Aiming to have provision in place by year end 2026 and to award any contract via a national procurement framework for initial entry routes.

Planning Information

The Police and Crime Commissioners for West Mercia, Staffordshire and Warwickshire will be holding an event at 10:00 am on Tuesday 4th August 2026, via Teams (link to be provided ) , to which organisation interested in participating in this exercise will be invited to meet with key stakeholders, feed into the outline service specification, followed by an opportunity for informal discussion and questions. Should your organisation wish to be included in this exercise you should indicate your interest by providing attendees names and email address by completing the MS Forms link or by scanning the QR code, provided in the attached notice, by no later than 12:00 (noon) 24th July 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bee2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060664-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,950,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER
Additional Buyers

STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE

WARWICKSHIRE POLICE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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