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title: "Knife-Related Crime Risk Assessment Validation and Guidance Project"
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# Knife-Related Crime Risk Assessment Validation and Guidance Project

Buyer: COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bc4ff54-c026-4ea6-8b47-7eeaec2519ad

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## Summary

The College of Policing Limited, a key institution based in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, England, has completed a selective procurement process to validate and provide guidance for a knife-related crime risk assessment tool. The contract, titled "Knife-Related Crime Risk Assessment Validation and Guidance Project," falls under the industry category of Design and execution of research and development (CPV code 73300000). The procurement concluded with an award on 10th February 2025, with a contract period from 11th February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The tender was managed through a call-off from a framework agreement, reflecting an efficient procurement method tailored for urgent or specialised services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those adept in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics. As the project involves validating and developing an AI-based risk assessment tool, companies with expertise in these areas, especially SMEs, will find this an attractive prospect for business growth and market positioning. The successful supplier, BLOOM Procurement Services, operating from Newcastle upon Tyne, underscores the potential for collaborations that leverage technical proficiency and innovative approaches in addressing critical societal challenges.

## Notice

The Supplier is to provide the following interlinked activities: * Validate and evaluate the Knife Crime and Violence Model (KCVM) risk assessment tool. * Explore the development, implementation and use of the KCVM risk assessment tool. * Develop evidence-based guidance on the development, implementation and use of an AI-based knife-related crime risk assessment tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/248ce2fb-05eb-43c4-afeb-b02f25857510 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,394 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,394 |
| 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 | COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED |
| Locality | RYTON-ON-DUNSMORE |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 3EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Rugby |
| Electoral ward | Dunsmore |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2025 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/248ce2fb-05eb-43c4-afeb-b02f25857510

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/248ce2fb-05eb-43c4-afeb-b02f25857510
  24th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.college.police.uk

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