--- title: "Independent Review of Performance of the Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a49e7ad-cc29-4e31-85b5-7efa57a7e7c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a49e7ad-cc29-4e31-85b5-7efa57a7e7c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a49e7ad-cc29-4e31-85b5-7efa57a7e7c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a49e7ad-cc29-4e31-85b5-7efa57a7e7c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-05-02" --- # Independent Review of Performance of the Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a49e7ad-cc29-4e31-85b5-7efa57a7e7c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a49e7ad-cc29-4e31-85b5-7efa57a7e7c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a49e7ad-cc29-4e31-85b5-7efa57a7e7c4.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Lancaster University, which is seeking bids for the "Independent Review of Performance of the Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats." This opportunity falls under the research and development services industry category and is located in Lancaster, North West England. The tender is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions closing on 25th May 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 10th June 2017 and will run until 1st September 2017. This procurement follows an open procedure, inviting all eligible parties to participate. This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses, particularly smaller enterprises and consultancies in research and development, evaluation, and management consultancy services. Companies with expertise in security threats analysis, research methodology, and public sector consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the review's focus on enhancing the Centre’s effectiveness, successful bidders could position themselves as key contributors to national security research, potentially leading to ongoing collaborations or future projects in related fields. ## Notice Approaching its second year since launch, the Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats seeks to commission an independent review of the Centre's activities and outputs. This Invitation to Tender outlines the scope of the review sought and the process by which interested parties should bid to undertake the review. Clarifications shall be sent to commissioning@crestresearch.ac.uk. Bids shall be returned outside of In-Tend to submission@crestresearch.ac.uk. For more information, please go to https://crestresearch.ac.uk/news/itt-crest-independent-review/ Additional information: Please register on the in-tend portal to view the documents or alternatively go to https://crestresearch.ac.uk/news/itt-crest-independent-review/ to access the relevant information. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d60df5-d960-484f-a05c-0295fcaeb6e0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 25 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jun 2017 - 1 Sep 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 2 May 2017 at 09:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d60df5-d960-484f-a05c-0295fcaeb6e0 - 2 May 2017 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d60df5-d960-484f-a05c-0295fcaeb6e0 - 2 May 2017 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d60df5-d960-484f-a05c-0295fcaeb6e0 - 2 May 2017 at 09:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d60df5-d960-484f-a05c-0295fcaeb6e0 - 2 May 2017 at 09:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d60df5-d960-484f-a05c-0295fcaeb6e0 - 2 May 2017 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d60df5-d960-484f-a05c-0295fcaeb6e0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d60df5-d960-484f-a05c-0295fcaeb6e0 2nd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://crestresearch.ac.uk/news/itt-crest-independent-review/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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