Planning

Community Safety Public Perception Survey

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

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Planning

02 Dec 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk is planning a procurement process for the "Community Safety Public Perception Survey," aimed at enhancing community safety across Suffolk. This initiative lies within the services industry category, specifically focusing on survey and market research services. The location of the procurement is Ipswich, Suffolk, with the planned contract period starting on 1st May 2026 and potentially extending until 30th April 2030, with renewal possibilities. As of 2nd December 2025, the procurement is in the planning stage, utilising an open procedure, and further notice is expected on 22nd December 2025. The project carries a significant gross budget of £336,000 GBP and is classified under public authority in the sub-central government category.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in market research and survey conduction services. The open procurement method allows various businesses, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to compete efficiently for this contract. Businesses adept in customer survey, survey conduction, and survey analysis services would be particularly well-suited to respond. By participating, companies not only gain financial rewards but also contribute to enhancing public sector service delivery and confidence levels within the Suffolk region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Safety Public Perception Survey

Notice Description

The OPCC for Suffolk is seeking to commission a market research company to undertake a community safety public perception survey across Suffolk. This will inform confidence levels across the county, and commissioning and service delivery across the wider Suffolk public sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079044-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

79342310 - Customer survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 20253 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
louise.field@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

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