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Hotspots

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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19 Nov 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Hotspots" was conducted by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, focusing on analytical services related to serious violence duties and hotspot policing programmes. Completed on 12th November 2025, this contract falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy. Located in the City of London, this sub-central government authority utilised a direct procurement method, selecting a supplier without competition as permitted by procurement regulations. The contract holds a legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54 and has been valued at £84,960, exclusive of VAT, running until the end of March 2026.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for SMEs specialising in analytical and consultancy services to engage with governmental projects aimed at enhancing public safety through strategic analysis. The awarded contract to Knight Analytics highlights the feasibility for small to medium enterprises to secure government contracts that require specialised expertise in management consultancy. With the involved services supporting prestigious initiatives like those of the Police Authority Board and Home Office, businesses in this sector can leverage such contracts to build their reputations and gain experience in government collaborations for broader future prospects.

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Notice Title

Hotspots

Notice Description

Analytical services in relation to Analytical support to the: Service A. Serious Violence Duty and requirements from Police Authority Board and Service B. Home Office funded hotspot policing approach and delivery programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075352-2025
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mitchell.walker@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNIGHT ANALYTICS

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