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title: "NPWS - Research on providing a Family Support Network for Police Officers and Staff"
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# NPWS - Research on providing a Family Support Network for Police Officers and Staff

Buyer: COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b6c68ef-2f6f-4641-b0d1-c8e2f06caa55

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## Summary

The College of Policing Limited is seeking research services through a direct procurement method for a project titled "NPWS - Research on providing a Family Support Network for Police Officers and Staff." The contract, valued at £25,000, was awarded on 10 November 2021, and the service period runs from 11 November 2021 to 31 March 2022. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the relevant tender period concluding on 4 November 2021. This initiative is classified under research services, specifically aimed at supporting police personnel and their families, with activities based in Crook, England.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses that specialise in research services, particularly those with expertise in well-being frameworks or support systems for public sector employees. Potential competitors include academic institutions, consultancy firms, and organisations experienced in community support frameworks, who can leverage their knowledge to enhance programmes for police families. Engaging in such projects could elevate a business’s profile and foster long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

As part of the Police Covenant the Home Office has asked the NPWS (National Police Wellbeing Service) to evaluate options to provide a Families Support Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc4b676-0be8-4300-ab6b-072b3edc01ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | CROOK |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL15 8DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Weardale |
| Westminster constituency | Bishop Auckland |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPEN UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc4b676-0be8-4300-ab6b-072b3edc01ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc4b676-0be8-4300-ab6b-072b3edc01ee
  12th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.police.college.uk

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