--- title: "Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA): Quantifying the Scale of Online-Facilitated Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0cbca74c-5aca-4179-a1e1-cf1b461bb0da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0cbca74c-5aca-4179-a1e1-cf1b461bb0da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cbca74c-5aca-4179-a1e1-cf1b461bb0da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cbca74c-5aca-4179-a1e1-cf1b461bb0da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2017-11-27" --- # Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA): Quantifying the Scale of Online-Facilitated Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cbca74c-5aca-4179-a1e1-cf1b461bb0da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0cbca74c-5aca-4179-a1e1-cf1b461bb0da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cbca74c-5aca-4179-a1e1-cf1b461bb0da.json) ## Summary The Home Office is seeking to procure a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) to quantify the scale of online-facilitated child sexual abuse through an open tender process. The procurement is classified under research services and has a contract value of £25,000. The tender period ended on 23 June 2017, with the contract period commencing on 17 July 2017 and ending on 31 January 2018. The awarded contract has been given to the UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD, and the status of the award is currently active. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and social studies, particularly those with expertise in subjects related to child protection and online safety. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with a strong track record in delivering high-quality assessments for government or high-profile clients would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. Companies looking to grow should consider their capabilities in research methodologies and engagement with relevant stakeholders in this sensitive area. ## Notice The Research Project at the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) is seeking to commission a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) to identify what is known about the scale of online-facilitated child sexual abuse. The IICSA are seeking a Contractor with very good working knowledge of the subject area, a good understanding of relevant data sources and stakeholders, and a proven track record of delivering high quality REAs for government or other high profile clients. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538e97f6-53be-47a4-b435-d78dddab3ce2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | 18 Jul 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £24,772 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 9LF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI34 Wandsworth | | Local authority | Wandsworth | | Electoral ward | Nine Elms | | Westminster constituency | Battersea | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2017 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538e97f6-53be-47a4-b435-d78dddab3ce2 - 31 May 2017 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5796fad5-b6c0-4364-8d71-75a856b4af70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538e97f6-53be-47a4-b435-d78dddab3ce2 27th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5796fad5-b6c0-4364-8d71-75a856b4af70 31st May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d31b7ef7-dc6d-4a94-b4f5-a3458d5c5a39 ITT Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb9917ad-a6e6-43c0-9b1c-b6d393d9009d Annex A - Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d142809c-535f-4aea-a627-55fdf99d953d Appendix A of Annex A - Ethical Approval Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca52bc2a-12ab-4e56-8207-7557989cc1c0 Appendix B of Annex A - Ethical Approval Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a05a9f47-f1bf-4b59-99ec-b086d1fc2461 Annex C - Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68e1ccb2-b187-4707-9e62-683a2cf6df72 Annex F - Evaluation Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c7be816-9047-47b4-97fc-2092eaf13562 Annex G - Scoring Guide ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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