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West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership Evaluation for Habitual Knife Carriers

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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22 Apr 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands as the buying organisation, seeking services to evaluate the impact of the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership on habitual knife carriers. This contract is oriented towards the research and development consultancy services sector, classified under CPV codes such as 73200000 and suitable for SMEs. Located in Birmingham, UK, the procedure is at the award stage with key date milestones like the pending contract signature due by 30th April 2026. The contract will be active from 1st May 2026 until 31st March 2027. This direct procurement method operates below the threshold without competition, focusing on a specific light-touch regime.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services in the fields of research, public services, and adult education, especially those capable of delivering in-depth evaluations within a governmental framework. ResearchCore Ltd, an SME situated in Rochdale, has been identified as the prospective supplier, demonstrating potential for collaboration with public authorities. Organisations with expertise in these areas can benefit from engagement with sub-central government entities like the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands, facilitating expansion and reinforcement of their credentials in government-funded initiatives and consultancy excellence.

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Notice Title

West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership Evaluation for Habitual Knife Carriers

Notice Description

An evaluation undertaken by the researcher for impact on West Midlands delivered between May 2026 and March 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068886
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036601-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

75110000 - General public services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCHCORE

Further Information

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