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Knife Crime - Academic Evaluation Consultancy (2025-2026)

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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11 Apr 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Constabulary recently completed a procurement process titled "Knife Crime - Academic Evaluation Consultancy (2025-2026)" within the research and development services industry category. This contract, valued at £36,000, was awarded on 31st March 2025, with Reed Specialist Recruitment securing the contract to provide academic evaluators through the YPO Framework 1141. The consultancy services are to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies focused on consultancy and professional services, particularly those with expertise in academic evaluation and research. Large-scale business entities that can offer specialised, high-quality services in evaluating interventions related to knife crime would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. By participating in such contracts, businesses can establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector consultancy market, enhancing their portfolio and opening doors for further opportunities in government projects. Additionally, businesses locating or expanding operations in the North West of England can benefit from a closer alignment with regional community and governmental requirements.

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Notice Title

Knife Crime - Academic Evaluation Consultancy (2025-2026)

Notice Description

Securing the services of academic evaluators, via Reed Consultancy Plus, utilising YPO Framework 1141 Managing Consultancy and Professional Services for the period of 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a6e7787-9c1a-458c-946f-0a55901bab22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878aa405-9744-4a6c-b0c3-061812402b6e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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