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title: "Bedfordshire National Detective Programme"
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buyer: "7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES"
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# Bedfordshire National Detective Programme

Buyer: 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6102577-cd68-4fb4-afec-ca97c120f4ab

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Bedfordshire National Detective Programme involves the buying organisation, 7 Forces Commercial Services, and the awarded supplier, Police Now. This unique service, classed under training services (CPV code 80500000), aims to provide police recruitment and training via a graduate recruitment scheme. The direct procurement process concluded with the contract award date on 28th April 2022, and the contract period is effective from 1st July 2022 until 31st March 2023. The total contract value is £330,001, with the procurement process situated in the South East of England, specifically Ipswich.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focusing on police recruitment and training. Given the bespoke nature of the service and the absence of direct competitors, companies with capabilities in high-quality training and educational provision may greatly benefit. This is particularly pertinent for larger organisations that can meet the expected contract requirements and possess the necessary infrastructure to deliver the service effectively, thereby positioning themselves for growth within the public sector.

## Notice

Police Now is a unique and 'one off; service provision to provide police recruitment and training as a Graduate recruitment scheme. This is a unique service with no competitors in the market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd65b156-53cf-4401-bb08-a37236cba5e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £330,000 |
| 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 | 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLICE NOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd65b156-53cf-4401-bb08-a37236cba5e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd65b156-53cf-4401-bb08-a37236cba5e7
  27th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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