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Strategic Assessment

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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11 Sep 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Strategic Assessment". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social research services. Located in Staffordshire, the procurement was conducted using a direct method, described as below threshold and without competition. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded on 19th August 2025. The contract spans from 19th August 2025 to 12th December 2025, with a total value of £45,000 and a net amount of £37,500. The contract was awarded to The Centre for Public Innovation, identified as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This tender represents a business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs involved in delivering social research services. Companies with expertise in strategic assessment and a track record of working on sub-central government projects will find this type of tender attractive. Participation in such projects can enhance reputation and provide access to future opportunities with public authorities. Additionally, the collaboration with the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire could open doors for similar projects within the public sector, broadening a company's portfolio and increasing visibility in governmental procurement landscapes.

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Notice Title

Strategic Assessment

Notice Description

Strategic Assessment Full 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05989f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055813-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Rachel Smith
Contact Email
commercialservices@staffordshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01785232385

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CENTRE FOR PUBLIC INNOVATION

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