Framework for Research and Evaluation Partners

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITEDcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-052646Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£6.0m

Awarded 20 Feb 2026

Suppliers

30

19 SME

Lots

4

4 awarded

Published

23 Feb 2026

Description

The College of Policing Ltd (the Authority) aims to establish a comprehensive Research and Evaluation Framework Contract, encompassing the following key components: • Scoping, development and review • Evaluation • Technical Expertise • Evidence searching and synthesis

Scope

Reference
COP29_2024
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2025 to 31 Aug 2028
Possible extension to 31 Aug 2030

The Framework Contract can be extended for a further 24 months

CPV classifications
73000000
79300000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality100.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 4 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£1.5m

Award date

20 Feb 2026

Contract start

31 Mar 2026

Contract end

31 Mar 2029

Lots · 4 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Scoping, Development and Review£2.5mcomplete
2Evaluation£4.0mcomplete
3Technical Expertise£2.5mcomplete
4Evidence Searching and Synthesis£1.0mcomplete