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title: "NEPRO3- Assess physical demand of police roles and recommendation of testing methodology"
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# NEPRO3- Assess physical demand of police roles and recommendation of testing methodology

Buyer: COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4400fa30-8b83-4bd1-91ea-03b31958b357

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## Summary

The College of Policing Limited has completed the awarding process for the tender titled “NEPRO3 - Assess Physical Demand of Police Roles and Recommendation of Testing Methodology.” This procurement falls under the research services category, specifically aiming to evaluate the real-time physical demand of certain policing roles to inform future policy decisions on fitness testing and health and safety risk assessments. Located in Coventry, England, with the delivery address postal code CV8 3EN, the contract runs from 3 December 2025 to 31 March 2027. The procurement process was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, and was completed with an award date of 6 November 2025.

This contract, valued at £183,215 GBP, presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research services, especially those with expertise in physical demand assessment and methodology development. Large businesses, such as Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, who were the awarded supplier, may find this field particularly beneficial for expansion due to the scale and potential for impact on future policing policies. Companies with capabilities in delivering thorough and accurate assessments in the field could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio of services and contribute to essential public service enhancement.

## Notice

Scope of the Contract The College of Policing Ltd wants to understand the 'actual' real time physical demand of a number of identified policing roles. This will then inform: * Future policy decisions relating to the methodology and the benchmark for the Job-Related Fitness Test (JRFT). * H&S risk assessment of training and deployment for associated roles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec52611f-f9f4-4e48-aefc-d2a95543b812 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,215 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £183,215 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 3EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Rugby |
| Electoral ward | Dunsmore |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec52611f-f9f4-4e48-aefc-d2a95543b812

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec52611f-f9f4-4e48-aefc-d2a95543b812
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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