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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex is seeking to procure services for the design and delivery of a Senior Leadership Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme. The tender is active and categorised under Education and Training Services. With an estimated contract value of £60,000, the procurement method employed is an open competition below the threshold. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 19th August 2026 and final submissions by 24th August 2026. The programme is to be delivered in the UKH3 region, starting from 14th September 2026 for a year-long contract period. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, inviting submissions electronically.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in providing professional development programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply given the reserved participation conditions. Suppliers with prior experience in delivering high-quality educational services, particularly those with innovative approaches to leadership development, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The evaluation criteria will give significant weight to quality (70%) and price (30%), presenting a competitive yet rewarding opportunity for the right business. The procurement will provide approved providers with visibility and credibility in a significant public sector contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Senior Leadership Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Notice Description

Essex Police invite suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to submit a quotation for the design and delivery of a Senior Leadership Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dad8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073783-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

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