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Research Project - Discontinuation of Prosecution

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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17 Feb 2026 at 14:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), located at 102 Petty France, London, initiated a procurement process for a project titled "Research Project – Discontinuation of Prosecution." This contract, categorised under services and particularly research services, was awarded without competition due to being below the threshold, and concluded at the award stage. The procurement method was direct, aiming to conduct research through desk-based studies and interviews. The contract runs from 20th October to 19th November 2025, with a total value of £20,085 excluding VAT, and was signed on the start date. This project falls within the sphere of public authority at the central government level.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses focused on research services, particularly those with expertise in legal and policy analysis. As it was awarded to the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, a noted SME in London, it demonstrates potential for similar UK-based specialist organisations to engage in government research contracts. The contract's direct award without competition highlights avenues for smaller and specialised firms to connect directly with government bodies like the CPS for targeted projects, enabling them to leverage their niche capabilities in the public service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Project - Discontinuation of Prosecution

Notice Description

Research into discontinuation of prosections. In desk based research and interviews

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06561d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014349-2026
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

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
£20,085 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
Contact Name
Research Project – Discontinuation of Prosecution
Contact Email
commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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