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title: "COP59_2024_Operation Soteria Pillar 1 and 2 Suspect-focused investigations and disruption of repeat suspects"
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# COP59_2024_Operation Soteria Pillar 1 and 2 Suspect-focused investigations and disruption of repeat suspects

Buyer: COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d12b73f-9834-4dd5-8572-6918aabe6421

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## Summary

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED has completed a procurement process titled "COP59_2024_Operation Soteria Pillar 1 and 2 Suspect-focused investigations and disruption of repeat suspects". This procurement falls under the Research services industry category and was carried out in Coventry, England (postcode CV8 3EN). The procurement reached the award stage, commencing on 5th September 2024 and concluding by 31st March 2025. The contract was awarded to Margaret Hardiman with an award value of GBP 19,500. The procurement method used was a Single Tender Action approved by the Head of Procurement, indicating a non-competitive procurement process.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and investigative services, particularly those with expertise in supporting law enforcement agencies. Companies capable of developing robust investigative models and supporting the disruption of repeat offenders could find significant growth opportunities through engagements similar to this. While this specific contract may not be open to SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrates the significant governmental investment in security and investigative services, suggesting ongoing and future opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

The requirement is to support police forces as they implement the National Operating Model for the investigation of rape and support those investigating rape and sexual offences to build strong and thorough cases which are suspect-focused, victim-centred and context-led. This includes developing or supporting the Authority to develop products which may be incorporated into the National Operating Model for the investigation of rape and serious sexual offences, with a view to ensuring the Model can be sustained by policing, from entry to strategic management. Pillar 1 relates to work on suspect-focused investigations and Pillar 2 relates to the disruption of repeat suspects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f7408a-a779-461b-9811-e0c140767beb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Tender Action approved by the Head of Procurement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,500 |
| 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 | MARGARET HARDIMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 04:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f7408a-a779-461b-9811-e0c140767beb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f7408a-a779-461b-9811-e0c140767beb
  21st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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