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Canine Currency Detection Research

HOME OFFICE

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13 Jun 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Home Office awarding a contract for research into canine currency detection to Bournemouth University. The award, dated 14th May 2025, is valued at £149,830 GBP and falls under the industry category of "Design and execution of research and development". This procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below threshold, with the tender period closing on 14th May 2025. The service-focused contract covers delivery to multiple locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom, and will be active from 2nd June 2025 to 22nd June 2026, marking its completion as the procurement progresses to the award stage.

This tender presents opportunities for large businesses, particularly those with capabilities in research and development services, to leverage their expertise and expand their footprint across various regions. Though the procurement process is not explicitly catering to SMEs or VCSEs, it still offers business growth potential for companies involved in scientific research, data analysis, or technology development, provided they can contribute to the field of canine currency detection. Interested businesses could consider aligning their skills and resources to enter similar niches in governmental contracts, which may subsequently allow for greater participation in public procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Canine Currency Detection Research

Notice Description

Contract Award for Research into Canine Currency Detection

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fcad939-f54b-46a8-bd3a-226edf50f278
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d9a3c1-9e1b-4e00-88f4-3bbee157e084
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,830 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,830 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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