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Peer and Community Research

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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28 Nov 2025 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is seeking to procure services for the "Peer and Community Research" project under the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership. This tender involves commissioning community and peer-led research initiatives to address various topics related to violence reduction and community engagement. Located in the UKG region, the services fall under the research and development sector, with an additional focus on community and social services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition method, and businesses are invited to submit their responses by 12th December 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude by 27th March 2026, offering a budget of £80,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and community engagement to participate in meaningful projects focused on societal improvement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to tender due to their suitability for the contract criteria. By engaging in this tender, businesses can not only contribute to impactful violence reduction initiatives but also expand their portfolio and establish partnerships with a reputable public authority like the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peer and Community Research

Notice Description

West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership (WMVRP) seeks to commission the delivery of community and peer-led research projects across a range of topics. Alongside evaluating programmes designed to reduce violence, conducting data analysis to understand local trends, and drawing on academic research about effective interventions for different groups, WMVRP is committed to involving communities and young people in the research process. Our aim is to gain valuable insights from young people, parents, carers and individuals with lived experience about what they believe will help address the challenges they face.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078248-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 20251 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
VRP Commissioning Team
Contact Email
vrp@westmidlands.police.uk
Contact Phone
01216266060

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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