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title: "Provision of Independent Academic Research and Evaluation"
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# Provision of Independent Academic Research and Evaluation

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3898b0c0-1f8b-439e-a9d3-33d1abc360a9

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by West Midlands Police, seeking proposals for the "Provision of Independent Academic Research and Evaluation" related to the National Data Analytics Solution concerning Modern Slavery in West Yorkshire. This tender falls under the research services category (CPV code: 73110000) and is classified as an open procedure, with a total contract value of £100,000, and a minimum threshold of £50,000. The tender period is set to close on 8th June 2021, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2021 and running until 31st October 2021. All submissions should be sent to the organisation's address in Birmingham, West Midlands.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that possess expertise in academic research, data analysis, and evaluations are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially facilitating growth by engaging in a high-impact project within the law enforcement sector.

## Notice

Provision of Independent Academic Research and Evaluation of the National Data Analytics Solution of the Modern Slavery Use Case within West Yorkshire Police

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7992b290-be08-4519-8c98-7060f5357e0d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS POLICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 May 2021 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7992b290-be08-4519-8c98-7060f5357e0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7992b290-be08-4519-8c98-7060f5357e0d
  24th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38042&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40400
  User / Company

## Provenance

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