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Social Media & Offline Violence Research

MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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31 Jul 2025 at 11:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, involved the awarding of a contract titled "Social Media & Offline Violence Research." This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically aiming to address issues in the UK region, London. The procurement stage is complete, with the award occurring on 28th May 2025, and the contract starting on 2nd August 2025, concluding by 24th January 2026. Conducted through a limited procurement method under the Light Touch Regime, this initiative followed a non-mandatory Open Procedure, indicating a below-threshold competition process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the research and consultancy sectors. M & C Saatchi World Services, a London-based SME, successfully secured the contract, valued at £73,925, showcasing that organisations with expertise in handling research and social issues can effectively compete. Such tenders are particularly appealing to businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions in the public services domain. The focus on social media and offline violence research may attract enterprises specialising in digital and social impact studies, providing a platform to expand expertise and build credentials in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Media & Offline Violence Research

Notice Description

A competitive procurement for the award of a contract for the delivery of the Violence Reduction Unit's Social Media & Offline Violence Research. It is to be conducted in accordance with the Light Touch Regime (LTR) as implemented in the UK by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and will be undertaken via a non-mandatory Open Procedure. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=962885244

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044693-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£73,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 24 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
vruprocurement@london.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M & C SAATCHI WORLD SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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