--- title: "CONT0422 Regional Specialist Crime Skills Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d664" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d664" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d664.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d664.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE" published: "2025-01-27" --- # CONT0422 Regional Specialist Crime Skills Programme Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d664 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d664) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d664.json) ## Summary The Leicestershire Police are inviting tenders for the "CONT0422 Regional Specialist Crime Skills Programme" under the Education and training services category. This open procurement process, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU, seeks multiple providers for specialised crime skills training, focusing on specific areas such as investigating childhood sudden unexpected deaths, specialist investigative interviewing for victims and witnesses, and child abuse investigations. The total contract value is GBP 493,544. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 10th March 2025, with the procurement stage currently active in the tender phase. The primary location for the contract delivery is Leicester, region UKF21. This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in crime investigation training and consultancy. It provides an avenue for training providers to offer specialised skills and knowledge to police personnel, thereby expanding their service portfolio. Suitable businesses include those experienced in law enforcement training, particularly in handling sensitive investigations and working with associated legal statutes and professional guidelines. Successful applicants will also benefit from potential contract renewals, making this a long-term engagement opportunity with the Leicestershire Police. ## Notice The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a multiple provider Contract for the provision of Regional Specialist Crime Skills Programme. ### Lot Information Investigating Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood (SUDC) Investigating Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood (SUDC) * Knowledge, understanding and skills required to effectively respond to incidents of death in childhood. * Be able to determine whether a crime might have been committed and to provide an effective foundation for any potential homicide investigation. * Develop appropriate investigative strategies, work with partner agencies and understand the related and parallel processes and proceedings in relation to SUDC. Renewal: Initial Period: 24 months with 2 x 12 month options to extend Specialist Investigative Interviewer (SII) - Victims, Witnesses and Suspects Specialist Investigative Interviewer (SII) - Victims, Witnesses and Suspects - Key skillsVictims & Witnesses * Understand how to work with victims and witnesses within the investigative process, compliant with Authorised Professional Practice for 'working with victims and witnesses'.* Understand how to identify a significant, vulnerable or intimidated witness.* To be able to develop a working strategy for the management of victim and witness strategies in accordance with an interview advisor and SIO. Renewal: Initial period 24 months with 2 x 12 months options to extend Specialist Child Abuse Investigations Development Programme (SCAIDP) Specialist Child Abuse Investigations Development Programme (SCAIDP) - Key skills:Summarise how to manage a Child Abuse Investigation as per the Guidance on Investigating Child Abuse and Safeguarding Children 2009. Outline the role and responsibilities of the other agencies involved in investigating child abuse and safeguarding children. Understand the relevant sections of Working Together 2023 and the Children Act 1989 & 2004. Understand the relevant areas within Authorised Professional Practice (APP) - Investigating Child Abuse & Safeguarding Children. Renewal: Initial period of 24 months with 2 x 12 months options to extend ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002686-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £493,544 | | Lots value | £493,504 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2025 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002686-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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