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Evaluation of the Focussed Deterrence Pilot

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

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30 Apr 2026 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for evaluating the Focussed Deterrence Pilot, with the award going to ROCKET SCIENCE (UK) LIMITED. This contract is focused on the services industry, specifically research services, and takes place in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was 'limited,' and the process was below threshold, indicating a limited competition framework. The contract commenced on 20 April 2026 and spans until a maximum extent date of 31 March 2028, with a possibility for further extensions contingent on the project's continuation. The procurement adheres to legal basis 2023/54 under the UKPGA scheme. The total contract value is set at £106,953.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in research services, to showcase their expertise and contribute to important community-oriented projects. Businesses in the United Kingdom, and especially those with a proven track record in evaluating social intervention programmes, stand to benefit significantly. The contract's scope allows for potential extensions, which could provide sustained engagement and growth opportunities for the selected supplier, over and above the initial contract period.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the Focussed Deterrence Pilot

Notice Description

Evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of a Focussed Deterrence Project to a Level 4 (or higher) standard on the Maryland Scientific Measures Scale.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040193-2026
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
£89,127 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCKET SCIENCE (UK

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