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title: "Senior Leadership Continuing Professional Development (CPD)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dad8"
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# Senior Leadership Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dad8

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex is seeking to procure services for the design and delivery of a Senior Leadership Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme. The tender is active and categorised under Education and Training Services. With an estimated contract value of £60,000, the procurement method employed is an open competition below the threshold. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 19th August 2026 and final submissions by 24th August 2026. The programme is to be delivered in the UKH3 region, starting from 14th September 2026 for a year-long contract period. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, inviting submissions electronically.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in providing professional development programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply given the reserved participation conditions. Suppliers with prior experience in delivering high-quality educational services, particularly those with innovative approaches to leadership development, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The evaluation criteria will give significant weight to quality (70%) and price (30%), presenting a competitive yet rewarding opportunity for the right business. The procurement will provide approved providers with visibility and credibility in a significant public sector contract.

## Notice

Essex Police invite suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to submit a quotation for the design and delivery of a Senior Leadership Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073783-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| 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, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX |
| Locality | WITHAM |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing |
| Westminster constituency | Witham |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 13:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073783-2026
- 4 Aug 2026 at 10:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073561-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073783-2026
  4th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073561-2026
  4th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com/
- https://atamis-7459.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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