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title: "Provision of Problem Solving Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb03"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Provision of Problem Solving Support

Buyer: COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb03

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## Summary

The College of Policing Limited has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of problem-solving support, targeting police force areas engaged in the Home Office Knife Crime Concentrations Fund. This tender seeks a single supplier to assist in the development and execution of problem-solving strategies based on the SARA model to combat knife crime hotspots across England and Wales. The procurement stage is currently active with the tender closing on 30th June 2026. The contract, starting on 13th July 2026, is initially for three months with the potential for extension up to July 2027, depending on operational needs and funding. The project's total estimated value is £168,000, and submissions are to be made electronically.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in research consultancy, governmental support services, and community programmes. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs competent in providing specialist consultancy, survey analysis, and business development. The procurement's competitive framework highlights the Most Advantageous Tender, optimising quality and price, offering an appealing chance for skilled businesses to impact social issues while reinforcing their market positioning and public sector networks.

## Notice

The College of Policing is seeking a single supplier to provide specialist problem-solving support to police force areas participating in the Home Office Knife Crime Concentrations Fund (KCCF). The service will support the development, review, refinement and finalisation of SARA-based problem-solving plans aimed at reducing knife crime within identified hotspot locations across England and Wales. The initial requirement (Phase 1) is for a three-month contract commencing July 2026. Subject to operational requirements and funding availability, the Authority may extend the contract for up to a further nine months and commission additional closely related services, including implementation support (Phase 2). Consultancy day rates submitted by bidders will apply to any additional commissioned services. No guarantee is given that any extension or Phase 2 services will be awarded.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Ability to extend contract for a maximum 12 month period to cover any additional phases if commissioned.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058928-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,000 |
| Lots value | £168,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 75130000 - Supporting services for the government
- 75241100 - Police services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 11:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058928-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058928-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/go/18411768019EF4433A4A

## Notice URLs

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

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