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title: "Provision of Research Services - Custody"
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# Provision of Research Services - Custody

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DYFED POWYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fef5ba4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed Powys is actively seeking a specialist organisation to provide research services aimed at improving the protection of vulnerable detainees in custody. This tender, titled "Provision of Research Services - Custody," falls under the category of research and development services, with a total value of £100,000. The procurement process followed is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 16th November 2016. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2016 and conclude by 31st March 2017, with delivery required in Wales, United Kingdom.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in safety and technology systems for vulnerable individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, ideally those capable of collaborating with other experts in related fields. Engaging with this project offers a chance to contribute to meaningful advancements in custodial safety while expanding a business's portfolio and public sector experience.

## Notice

The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Dyfed Powys and Dyfed Powys Police have been successful in securing a grant from The Home Office Police Innovation Fund. The bid aims to improve the protection of vulnerable and intoxicated detainees in custody. The Home Office Scientific Development Branch completed a review of Life Signs Monitoring (LSM) within custody cells. Their report outlined results from a technical and operational assessment of Cell Occupant / Occupancy Monitoring Systems (COMS). Several incidents resulted in the review which led onto recommendations for improved development. We are seeking to further develop this by exploring new technology that will support and improve the protection of our most vulnerable in custody. To take this work forward, we are seeking to commission a piece of research from a specialist organisation with the proven competence to complete the research and consultation and, based on the outcomes; propose a scientific design of a future system. As part of the research, we are happy for you to work with other organisations if necessary to complete the deliverables. We would suggest that you speak to experts as a minimum and recommend Home Office CAST (Centre of Applied Science and Technology), who are already aware of our intent to commission this research and with whom links have already been established. NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. Additional information: Please note this tender is being undertaken through the above tendering portal. All responses must be returned through this portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43fce32-7c18-4ab4-8007-8343a894efff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,000 |
| 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 | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DYFED POWYS |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 2PF |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Llangunnor |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERISTY OF WALES TRINITY ST DAVID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2017 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43fce32-7c18-4ab4-8007-8343a894efff
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c46715-2cdc-4203-8cca-85f05907d73e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43fce32-7c18-4ab4-8007-8343a894efff
  5th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c46715-2cdc-4203-8cca-85f05907d73e
  27th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2465088b-c713-46db-9e73-2ca756206072
  Specification
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
  Link to etender portal. Tender reference is ITT_58114
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6fa7bd4-c4e5-4775-a3bc-329c518ecdde
  Specification

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