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title: "Specialist external Training"
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# Specialist external Training

Buyer: Suffolk Constabulary  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f56c657f-ebdc-4bf0-bdfc-b2e3644ab726

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## Summary

Suffolk Constabulary bought specialist external training: an advanced, on-site Suspect Interview Course at Tier 3. The training is intended for delivery in the East of England. The procurement is for a focused police interview-training service rather than general training provision, with the requirement centred on advanced suspect interviewing. The buying organisation is Suffolk Constabulary. The work is classed as specialist training services (CPV 80510000).

The procurement has been awarded. Suffolk Constabulary selected CARMAR Consultants – The Professional Standard Limited, an SME, through a limited competitive quotation below the public procurement threshold; alternative quotations were obtained under local Contract Standing Orders. The award was made on 16 September 2026, with a value of £15,000. The contract period runs from 17 September 2026 to 29 January 2027. The requirement was for one advanced, on-site Tier 3 suspect interview course. The published evaluation basis and any specific eligibility conditions are not set out in the procurement data.

The award shows demand from Suffolk Constabulary for advanced, on-site suspect interview training at Tier 3, rather than broad-based or introductory courses. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to demonstrate specialist expertise in suspect interviewing and the ability to deliver a high-level course directly on site in the East of England. The selected supplier is an SME, showing that a smaller specialist provider was able to win this focused training assignment. The route was competitive quotation below threshold, so suppliers competing for a similar requirement should be equipped to respond to a quotation process under the buyer’s local contracting rules. The opportunity is best suited to providers with relevant police or investigative interviewing training experience and practical course-delivery capacity.

## Notice

Advanced on site Suspect Interview Course (Tier 3) Alternative quotes obtained in accordance with local Contract Standing Orders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed46185c-baaf-4b3c-aae0-26f3d71bb232 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | Suffolk Constabulary |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Postcode area | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARMAR CONSULTANTS - THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARD LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2026 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed46185c-baaf-4b3c-aae0-26f3d71bb232

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed46185c-baaf-4b3c-aae0-26f3d71bb232
  16th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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