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IAU Sex Offender ARMS Research

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23 Oct 2025 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, involved the "IAU Sex Offender ARMS Research" project, classified under the CPV code 73200000 for research and development consultancy services. This process was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 30th September 2025, and the contract period running from 13th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project spans multiple regions, including the UK and its territories, with a contract value of £239,221.

This tender, awarded to the University of Lancashire, presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in developing strategies and frameworks for sensitive social issues. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive research programmes and contribute to public sector improvements would find this domain particularly beneficial for growth. The successful award highlights the potential for academia-industry partnerships to collaborate on impactful public safety initiatives, using their research capabilities to drive societal improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IAU Sex Offender ARMS Research

Notice Description

Award of contract following competition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eacaa39a-f3c4-4ab0-903d-b155e2971969
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e0c4552-e0a2-4b9f-926a-a97ffff47000
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£239,221 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£239,221 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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