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11 Aug 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands, located in Birmingham, is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement opportunity entitled "Violence Reduction Partnership Research and Evaluation." This initiative seeks consultancy services within the research and development and evaluation consultancy sector, focusing on the UKG region. The procurement process is open and under the category "services," with a submission deadline on 28 August 2026, while the enquiry period closes on 21 August 2026. The total estimated budget for this project is £250,000, with potential contracts extending until March 2027 and possibly further if funded. The legal basis for this procurement is aligned with UK legislation 2023/54.

The procurement offers three lots, each presenting unique opportunities for businesses with expertise in community research, evaluation support, and specialized evaluation within policing and serious violence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies that can provide innovative research methodologies and have experience working with community stakeholders will benefit from the structured support and potential for long-term engagement with the Commissioner’s office. The emphasis on quality, weighted at 80%, suggests a significant focus on high-standard deliverables, making this an attractive prospect for firms aiming to establish or expand their footprint in public sector consultancy services related to violence reduction and community safety.

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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 Support

We 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

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


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

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

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