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title: "Demand Modelling Consultancy & Process Software"
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# Demand Modelling Consultancy & Process Software

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c823bb2-a8fb-434d-a77c-8e8cdd467af3

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## Summary

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has completed a procurement process titled "Demand Modelling Consultancy & Process Software". The contract falls under the business and management consultancy category, specifically CPV code 79400000, and is pertinent to services in the North West region of England. The procurement, executed via a selective method from a framework agreement, has transitioned to the award stage as of 11th November 2025. The contract, valued at £78,200 excluding VAT, commenced on 20th October 2025 and will run through to 19th January 2027, with potential extensions available until 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and organisations specialising in consulting services. The contract, awarded to Operational Research in Health Limited, invites businesses in the consultancy industry to engage in public-sector projects, specifically within the police and emergency services sector. Companies adept at delivering innovative process solutions and collaboration with public authorities will find this a suitable avenue to expand their portfolios and enhance their visibility in the public procurement domain.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has awarded a Call-off Contract for the provision of Control Room Demand Modelling Consultancy & Process Evolution Toolkit in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, via a compliant Direct Award against Healthtrust Europe - Consultancy Solutions & Advisory Services Framework Lot 1 Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services. The call-off contract has been awarded to Operational Research in Health Limited for 15 months, with options to extend for 3 x 12-months optional extensions up to 19/01/2030. Total Award Value includes optional extension (excluding VAT) The Procurement Act guidance (Guidance: transitional and saving arrangements (HTML) - GOV.UK) states that any contracts awarded through a framework agreement under the previous legislation will continue to be managed in accordance with that legislation. As such, this call-off contract awarded under Healthtrust Europe - Consultancy Solutions & Advisory Services Framework Lot 1 Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services established on 02/09/2024 under the PCR will continue to require publication of the relevant notices for that framework under the PCR. This Contract Award Notice is being published in accordance with the requirements where the contract value is at least PS30,000 inclusive of VAT in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d59ac4e8-8855-4282-883c-cb5cdc8c049f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,200 |
| 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 | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA |
| Locality | PENRITH |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA10 2AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Penrith South |
| Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 18:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d59ac4e8-8855-4282-883c-cb5cdc8c049f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d59ac4e8-8855-4282-883c-cb5cdc8c049f
  11th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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