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Public Attitudes to Facial Recognition Technology in Policing Survey

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29 Nov 2024 at 11:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the awarding stage for the procurement titled "Public Attitudes to Facial Recognition Technology in Policing Survey". This contract involves the delivery of a national survey along with supplementary qualitative research to assess public views on the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) by police forces in England and Wales. The procurement, classified under the industry category of social research services, was part of a call-off from a framework agreement and was valued at £133,720. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st October 2024 and the contract period running from 25th November 2024 to 31st March 2025. Verian Group UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been appointed for this contract.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research and public opinion analysis, particularly those adept in conducting large-scale surveys and detailed qualitative studies. SMEs with capabilities in these areas could find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth, allowing them to deploy their expertise in understanding public concerns and attitudes towards emerging technologies and their societal impacts. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses build their portfolios, gain insights into public perceptions on critical issues, and potentially influence future policy-making processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Attitudes to Facial Recognition Technology in Policing Survey

Notice Description

The Policing Research team within Home Office Analysis and Insight supports ministers in manging policing policy and resources through delivery of evidence-based advice. Further detail can be accessed here: Home Office - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENT The Home Office is conducting an evaluation to explore the impact of the police use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) in England and Wales. One of the impacts in this sense is being considered as: - Impact at the interface between the police and the public that they serve (i.e., in public trust and confidence in policing) To explore this impact, the HO plans to commission research to understand public views and attitudes towards the police use of FRT, which will feed into the wider evaluation. While police forces use FRT, it is expected that public understanding of the police use isn't entirely aligned. To draw out any potentially causative impact on public opinion, it is essential to grasp what public understanding is, as well as develop a clear sense of how public opinion is related to the use and outcomes of FRT use in policing, and finally how public opinion has/is shifting. On top of this, it is likely that not all communities will feel the impact of FRT in policing in the same way. As such, it will be valuable to explore where public opinion deviates and, if possible, explore the drivers behind differing impacts on public trust and confidence from police use of FRT. The Home Office seeks to appoint a Supplier to deliver a national (England and Wales) survey and supplementary qualitative research to explore the issues above. The Home Office requires research to be conducted on public perceptions of FRT in policing, including knowledge and opinions on the technology, privacy concerns, wider attitudes towards policing and crime, understanding and feelings towards different context and use of FRT, and thoughts/opinions on FRT accuracy and outcomes. The contracted research is expected to be completed by the end of March 2025. The national survey will be able to provide insight into the impact of FRT use in policing on public perceptions, provide clarity on how the public understand FRT use, and suggest how using FRT in policing is impacting public opinions of the police more generally. It is likely to also show that public opinions are not the same across all sections of society. Where these differences and deviations sit will not be known until the survey has been completed and analysed. The Home Office requires the Supplier to undertake focused qualitative engagement following the completion of the survey with any groups identified in the survey found to significantly deviate from the average position. This will provide an opportunity to dig deeper into public attitudes. The Home Office expects such work to take the form of focus groups but welcomes plans for interviews if deemed appropriate once the groups of interest are identified through the survey findings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff095f1f-e469-4851-8ca7-e95153b19ea8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,720 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
LONSON
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

VERIAN GROUP

Further Information

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