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Specialist Forensic Courses

SUFFOLK POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER

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01 Jul 2026 at 13:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, located in Ipswich, procuring Specialist Forensic Courses for Suffolk Officers. This procurement is classified under the services category related to specialist training and held at the award stage as of 1st July 2026. The procurement process utilised a limited method due to its positioning below the financial threshold for open competition. The contract commenced on 16th June 2026, with an anticipated completion by 4th August 2026, for a total value of £26,388 GBP. The training services are primarily located within the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in forensic training or related service industries. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as CONTROL-F LTD, the awarded supplier, are well-suited for such contracts due to their specialised offerings and ability to meet localised needs effectively. Such procurement initiatives encourage SMEs to expand their portfolio and capabilities within public sector contracts, fostering innovation and expertise in niche training services. Businesses offering specialised, high-quality training programmes in forensic analysis can leverage this tender to build a stronger presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Forensic Courses

Notice Description

Provision of specialist Forensic courses for Suffolk Officers. Raised in accordance with local CSOs, other quotes obtained.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c16a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061805-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,388 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 4 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTROL-F

Further Information

Notice Documents

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