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title: "Process Evolution Consultancy - Local Policing"
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# Process Evolution Consultancy - Local Policing

Buyer: DURHAM CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb2ab613-fd4f-49b4-9dcd-414a3e60cb31

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## Summary

Durham Constabulary has completed the award phase of a public procurement process for a consultancy project titled "Process Evolution Consultancy - Local Policing". This project, classified under the business and management consultancy services industry, aims at addressing demands within local policing teams and critical supporting functions. This contract was awarded via a direct call-off from the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Framework Agreement to the supplier, Operational Research in Health Ltd. The consultancy services are set to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract commencing on 11th May 2026 and concluding on 31st October 2026. The total contract value is £161,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the consultancy industry, particularly those focusing on management and process evolution services. While the contract was selectively procured through a framework agreement, businesses with capabilities in delivering strategic insights and improvements for public sector organisations might find similar opportunities by engaging with framework agreements and building relationships with public bodies like Durham Constabulary. Large-scale organisations that can offer comprehensive, evidence-based consultancy solutions would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes to facilitate business growth and market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Consultancy Work for teams within the force area surrounding demand within the local policing teams and critical supporting functions. Work is being completed by supplier 'PROCESS EVOLUTION LIMITED (A TRADING NAME OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH LIMITED)' Direct award from the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Framework Agreement for the Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services (reference number: 2023/S 000-024003)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f50383f-118b-47f9-90c4-2c7627e6bcda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5TT |
| 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 | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (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

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f50383f-118b-47f9-90c4-2c7627e6bcda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f50383f-118b-47f9-90c4-2c7627e6bcda
  1st June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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