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title: "Canine Currency Detection Research"
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# Canine Currency Detection Research

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fcad939-f54b-46a8-bd3a-226edf50f278

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Home Office awarding a contract for research into canine currency detection to Bournemouth University. The award, dated 14th May 2025, is valued at £149,830 GBP and falls under the industry category of "Design and execution of research and development". This procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below threshold, with the tender period closing on 14th May 2025. The service-focused contract covers delivery to multiple locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom, and will be active from 2nd June 2025 to 22nd June 2026, marking its completion as the procurement progresses to the award stage.

This tender presents opportunities for large businesses, particularly those with capabilities in research and development services, to leverage their expertise and expand their footprint across various regions. Though the procurement process is not explicitly catering to SMEs or VCSEs, it still offers business growth potential for companies involved in scientific research, data analysis, or technology development, provided they can contribute to the field of canine currency detection. Interested businesses could consider aligning their skills and resources to enter similar niches in governmental contracts, which may subsequently allow for greater participation in public procurement initiatives.

## Notice

Contract Award for Research into Canine Currency Detection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d9a3c1-9e1b-4e00-88f4-3bbee157e084 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,830 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,830 |
| 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 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d9a3c1-9e1b-4e00-88f4-3bbee157e084

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d9a3c1-9e1b-4e00-88f4-3bbee157e084
  13th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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