---
title: "PROVISION OF ROLE PLAY ACTING SERVICES- STAGE 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb3b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2025-12-22"
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# PROVISION OF ROLE PLAY ACTING SERVICES- STAGE 1

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb3b

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria is inviting bids for the provision of professional role player services in its investigative training programmes, under the title "PROVISION OF ROLE PLAY ACTING SERVICES- STAGE 1". This procurement belongs to the entertainment services category and is set to occur primarily in the United Kingdom, particularly within the UKC region. The procurement process is currently at the "Tender" stage, with submissions due by 23rd January 2026. Noteworthy timings include the end of the enquiry period on 19th January 2026 and the planned award date by 6th March 2026. The procurement method employed is an open, competitive flexible procedure, allowing English-language electronic submissions through the specified portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in acting and entertainment services, particularly those able to deliver high-quality role play acting services. With a contract value of £218,000, the successful bidder will be chosen through a two-stage evaluation process, rewarding price and quality at this initial stage, followed by auditions in stage 2. The contract is slated to start on 1st April 2026 and may be extended until 31st March 2029, subject to mutual agreement for up to two additional 12-month periods, offering long-term growth potential for suitable businesses.

## Notice

Northumbria Police are offering a tender opportunity for the provision of professional role player services to support Northumbria Police in its investigative training programs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085260-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £218,000 |
| Lots value | £218,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE12 8EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 10:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085260-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085260-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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