Notice Information
Notice Title
Violence Reduction Partnership Research and Evaluation
Notice Description
The Violence Reduction Partnership are seeking support to deliver Research and Evaluation projects until 31st March 2027, with the potential of extending arrangements for a further year. There are 3 opportunities to bid for: Service Name (s): Lot 1 - Violence Reduction Partnership Community Research Lot 2 - Violence Reduction Partnership Research and Evaluation Support Lot 3 - Violence Reduction Partnership Habitual Knife Carriers Evaluation.
Lot Information
Lot 1 - Violence Reduction Partnership Community Research
The VRP is seeking to commission the delivery of several pieces of community and peer-led research. The VRP is committed to involving communities and young people in the research process. Our aim is to gain valuable insights from young people, parents, carers and individuals with lived experience about what they believe will help address the challenges they face.
Options: Extensions are based on having ongoing funding and the need of the research. Lot 1 - Violence Reduction Partnership Community Research Extension clause of 1 + 1 Lot 2 - Violence Reduction Partnership Research and Evaluation Support Extension clause of 1 + 1 Lot 3 - Violence Reduction Partnership Habitual Knife Carriers Evaluation. 1 year extension
Renewal: Lot 1 - Violence Reduction Partnership Community Research Extension clause of 1 + 1 Lot 2 - Violence Reduction Partnership Research and Evaluation Support Extension clause of 1 + 1 Lot 3 - Violence Reduction Partnership Habitual Knife Carriers Evaluation. 1 year extension
Lot 2 - Violence Reduction Partnership Research and Evaluation SupportWe aim to commission an individual or team who have extensive expertise in research and evaluation. The commissioned service will provide support to the VRP's internal data and evaluation team and local violence reduction leads to build the evidence base around violence prevention and reduction. The individual or team will provide support around evaluating commissioned interventions in the current financial year and support with planning methodologies for future evaluation work.
Options: Extensions are based on having ongoing funding and the need of the research. Lot 1 - Violence Reduction Partnership Community Research Extension clause of 1 + 1 Lot 2 - Violence Reduction Partnership Research and Evaluation Support Extension clause of 1 + 1 Lot 3 - Violence Reduction Partnership Habitual Knife Carriers Evaluation. 1 year extension
Renewal: Lot 1 - Violence Reduction Partnership Community Research Extension clause of 1 + 1 Lot 2 - Violence Reduction Partnership Research and Evaluation Support Extension clause of 1 + 1 Lot 3 - Violence Reduction Partnership Habitual Knife Carriers Evaluation. 1 year extension
Lot 3 - Violence Reduction Partnership Habitual Knife Carriers Evaluation.We are seeking services from an individual and or team who have specialist experience in evaluation, policing and serious violence. The commissioned individual and or team will lead on a process evaluation for the habitual knife carrier programme, collaborating with WMP, WMVRP, Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and local organisations. The process evaluation will explore areas where delivery can be improved and highlight aspects of delivery that are a success and provide recommendations for the future of the programme.
Options: Extensions are based on having ongoing funding and the need of the research. Lot 1 - Violence Reduction Partnership Community Research Extension clause of 1 + 1 Lot 2 - Violence Reduction Partnership Research and Evaluation Support Extension clause of 1 + 1 Lot 3 - Violence Reduction Partnership Habitual Knife Carriers Evaluation. 1 year extension
Renewal: Lot 1 - Violence Reduction Partnership Community Research Extension clause of 1 + 1 Lot 2 - Violence Reduction Partnership Research and Evaluation Support Extension clause of 1 + 1 Lot 3 - Violence Reduction Partnership Habitual Knife Carriers Evaluation. 1 year extension
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06e1c4
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076396-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £250,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £250,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 11 Aug 2026Today
- Submission Deadline
- 28 Aug 20263 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
- TLG West Midlands (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Electoral Ward
- Ladywood
- Westminster Constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076396-2026
11th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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