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Provision of Problem Solving Support

Awarded to CREST ADVISORY (UK) LIMITED

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 23 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 30 June 2026

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Overview

The College of Policing Limited has awarded a contract to CREST ADVISORY (UK) LIMITED for provision of problem solving support services focused on knife crime research, valued at £134,400. The contract is now in delivery, with work commencing following the award on 8 July 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Closed
Category
Services
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
23 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research consultancy servicesSupporting services for the governmentPolice servicesSurvey analysis servicesSocial research servicesBusiness development consultancy servicesProject-management services other than for construction workMiscellaneous business and business-related services+1 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£134,400
Award date
8 July 2026
Contract period
12 July 2026 → 18 September 2026
Contract length
2 months
Could run to
20 July 2027
Bids received
2
Winner
  • CREST ADVISORY (UK) LIMITED

The recorded term ended on 18 September 2026. With extensions, it could run to 20 July 2027.

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About the winner

CREST ADVISORY (UK) LIMITED

Based in
London
Public contracts won
23
Across UK and EU notices

3 other contracts from COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED since 2026, worth £7,771,350.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

2

2 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Research and development services and related consultancy services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 14% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Research and development services and related consultancy services

£75,843

Median of 4,552 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 77% above the median.

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED in the last 12 months

24

contracts awarded, worth £11,104,756 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    24 July 2026

  2. Contract

    24 July 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    23 June 2026

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