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title: "Research Services for Knife Crime Prevention"
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# Research Services for Knife Crime Prevention

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48e11252-89f0-47cb-8dde-6f7815f434e8

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has completed a procurement process for "Research Services for Knife Crime Prevention," a contract valued at £45,000. This research falls under the category of "Research services" (CPV code 73110000) and was conducted through a single tender action, adhering to Public Contract Regulation 2015 32(2)(b)(ii). The contract period commenced on 26th March 2021 and will conclude on 25th March 2023. The geographical focus of the delivery is London, United Kingdom, and the tender period officially ended on 20th January 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research services, particularly those focusing on public safety and crime prevention. Businesses that specialise in social research, data analysis, or criminology could be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The experience gained in research for law enforcement could bolster their reputation and open doors for further collaborations in the public sector.

## Notice

This contract for research services for knife crime prevention has already been award via single tender action. This is in line with Public Contract Regulation 2015 32(2)(b)(ii) for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951795fc-b4b1-4009-9972-cefaa219f526 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA15 7ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Bexley |
| Electoral ward | Sidcup |
| Westminster constituency | Old Bexley and Sidcup |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951795fc-b4b1-4009-9972-cefaa219f526

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951795fc-b4b1-4009-9972-cefaa219f526
  17th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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