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10 Jul 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Research into stolen goods and second hand markets" was initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London. This contract, categorised under research services, was awarded to APTUS BUSINESS CRIME RESEARCH CENTRE LTD. It was conducted via a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition. The contract, which was in the awarding phase, was worth £48,960 and was active from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement activity was carried out in the City of London, with the City of London as the primary buying organisation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly for those focusing on crime research or market analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. As the contract was awarded directly and without competition, businesses looking to engage in public sector contracts might explore establishing key relationships with such buyers for direct procurement opportunities. This illustrates a strategic opening for businesses to position themselves as reliable service providers in niche governmental research initiatives.

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Notice Title

Research into stolen goods and second hand markets

Notice Description

Research into stolen goods and second hand markets. In order to combat the illicit trade of stolen goods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065325-2026
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
£48,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTUS BUSINESS CRIME RESEARCH CENTRE

Further Information

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