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Risk factors for serious violence - from the point of view of affected youths (con_27687)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Jul 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, based in London, has completed the procurement process for a qualitative study titled "Risk factors for serious violence – from the point of view of affected youths (con_27687)." The process involved a limited competition under a "Below threshold" procurement method, and the project falls under the services category related to research and development services. The contract, awarded to TONIC Consultants Ltd, an SME from Canterbury, commenced on 27 May 2025 and will conclude on 27 February 2026, with a total contract value of £101,442.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in analysing social issues related to violence and youth behaviour. SMEs like TONIC Consultants Ltd, that have the capacity to engage with central government departments, can benefit significantly from such contracts by contributing to impactful social research and increasing their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Risk factors for serious violence - from the point of view of affected youths (con_27687)

Notice Description

The DfE is commissioning a qualitative study of youths who have perpetrated serious violence and their parents/carers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056647
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043135-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,535 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
policyassurance.commercialqueries@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

TONIC CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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