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title: "Recruitment of a Strategic Police Advisor (PIP 4)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067dde"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Recruitment of a Strategic Police Advisor (PIP 4)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067dde

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority based in Glasgow, has recently awarded a contract for consultancy services titled "Recruitment of a Strategic Police Advisor (PIP 4)." This procurement falls under the services category and pertains to safety consultancy, with a focus on defence and security. The process utilised a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition, highlighting the strategic nature of the assignment. The contract was signed on 23rd March 2026, and will run until 16th September 2027, with potential renewal options extending into 2028. The award stage is currently active, with Ian Hunter Consultancy Ltd appointed as the supplier.

The procurement of a Strategic Police Advisor represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in safety and defence-related policies. SMEs similar to Ian Hunter Consultancy Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, may find similar opportunities within defence and security sectors, catering to central government needs. Companies with a strong background in police advisory and strategic consultancy services are well-positioned to benefit from such specialised government contracts, especially those that can offer niche expertise and accredited advisory capacities at the required PIP 4 level.

## Notice

Consultancy Service for a Strategic Police Advisor Accredited at PIP 4 level

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031890-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 16 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £284,166 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IAN HUNTER CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 11:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031890-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031890-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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