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Research into the role of UK Policing in Economic Growth

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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15 Jan 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime has completed a procurement process titled "Research into the role of UK Policing in Economic Growth," focusing on the analysis of crime and policing impacts on business prosperity. Conducted under a limited competition procurement method, the contract was awarded to University of Birmingham Enterprise Limited. The project, classified under research services, began on 7th January 2026 and is set to conclude by 30th April 2026. The procurement falls below the threshold for open competition and pertains to the public authority sector, with a total contract value of £132,576 GBP. The purchasing authority is situated in London, and the supplier is based in Birmingham, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in economic analysis and societal impacts of policing. SMEs, like the University of Birmingham Enterprise Limited, have thrived in such collaborations, demonstrating that smaller scale enterprises can compete effectively in niche procurement settings. Companies aiming to leverage research capabilities in public sector projects or wishing to expand within the UK market should consider similar opportunities, ensuring alignment with specific, targeted procurement methodologies such as limited competition processes.

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Notice Title

Research into the role of UK Policing in Economic Growth

Notice Description

NPCC OPCSA are interested in economic analysis that calculates, for example, how much businesses are more or less prosperous, profitable or stable in locations where particular crime levels or trends can be observed, or where particular policing approaches are deployed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060644
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003332-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,480 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 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
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mopacprocurement@mopac.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

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM ENTERPRISE

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