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title: "Operation Soteria Pillar 4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa05"
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# Operation Soteria Pillar 4

Buyer: COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa05

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## Summary

This procurement process relates to "Operation Soteria Pillar 4" undertaken by the College of Policing Limited. The contract focuses on services within the research, development consultancy, education, and training sectors across the United Kingdom. Professor Emma Williams has been designated to carry out this work which commenced on 19th January 2026 and concluded on 31st March 2026. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, with no competition involved. The College of Policing, based in Coventry, serves as the buyer, illustrating a public authority's role in sub-central government. The process has reached the award stage, with details documented on 15th April 2026.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy and education services, with particular emphasis on policing and responses to sexual violence. Large organisations like those led by academic professionals would be ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts due to the academic leadership and project management requirements detailed. Moreover, the focus on supporting police forces in implementing and enhancing operational models opens ample scope for consultancy that provides strategic insight within law enforcement settings. Additionally, as the procurement was conducted without competition, businesses looking to expand their services within public authority frameworks may explore strategic alliances with key individuals like Professor Emma Williams for similar opportunities.

## Notice

Op Soteria Pillar 4 work. To be delivered by Emma Williams. Professor Emma Williams has provided sustained academic leadership within Pillar 4, holding the knowledge and expertise needed to review the Theory of Change with support, Analyse force self-assessments, assist with the delivery of problem profile work, and quality assure NOM products. 1. Police response to Sexual Violence - Soteria National Operating Model Stocktake 2. Police response to Sexual Violence - Support to forces to Implement the Soteria National Operating Model 3. Police response to Sexual Violence - Digital National Operating Model Maintenance and Enhancement 4. Policing Training - Support forces to deliver all Soteria training products and update 5. PM Project Management for all Soteria academic delivery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034431-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,667 |
| Contracts value | £82,850 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 3EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Rugby |
| Electoral ward | Dunsmore |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROFESSOR EMMA WILLIAMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 16:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034431-2026
- 7 Oct 2025 at 17:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063063-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034431-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063063-2025
  7th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.college.police.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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