---
title: "Skills For Justice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0697ed"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# Skills For Justice

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697ed

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed here involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, based in Preston, who has awarded a contract to SFJ AWARDS LIMITED for the provision of skills accreditation services under the "Skills For Justice" programme. This falls within the education and training services industry category. The location for service delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically the North West region (UKD). This contract was part of a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2028, with potential extensions until 31st March 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in accreditation and training services. Companies like SFJ AWARDS LIMITED, which are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), demonstrate the viability for similar organisations to secure public sector contracts. The direct procurement nature, though below threshold, suggests that businesses with established capabilities in education and training accreditation may find similar opportunities in partnerships with government-related entities. The focus on skills and accreditation services points to a growing demand within public sectors, providing a promising avenue for businesses in this area to expand their operations within the public procurement market.

## Notice

Approval to use Skills for Justice for the provision of PCEP, IQA and Assessor qualification accreditation for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. (With the option to extend until 31st March 2030). To Waive Contract Standing Orders 2.1.2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044015-2026 |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SFJ AWARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044015-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044015-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sfjawards.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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