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Provision of Problem Solving Support

College of Policing Limited · Education

In brief

College of Policing Limited has announced plans to buy research and care work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £140,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 8 months, up to 1 year with extensions, starting 3 August 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
11:59pm, Monday 29 June 2026
Bids by
11:59pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 9 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £140,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

The College are seeking to appoint suitably qualified professional service providers (SPS) to assist forces to develop and implement 'smart; problem solving approaches in knife crime hotspots. This work is to take place in two phases: Phase one dates TBD • Assist with the development of problem solving plans in relevant areas, and carry out quality assurance once completed, with structured feedback being provided to the individuals/teams responsible. Phase two dates TBD but completion prior t March 2026 • Provide tailored support to areas who require additional assistance with the development and implementation of their problem solving plans.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Monday 29 June 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 045546-2026

About the buyer

College of Policing LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

36

Awards

24

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From notice 045546-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.