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title: "Knife Crime - Academic Evaluation Consultancy (2025-2026)"
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# Knife Crime - Academic Evaluation Consultancy (2025-2026)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a6e7787-9c1a-458c-946f-0a55901bab22

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## Summary

The Lancashire Constabulary recently completed a procurement process titled "Knife Crime - Academic Evaluation Consultancy (2025-2026)" within the research and development services industry category. This contract, valued at £36,000, was awarded on 31st March 2025, with Reed Specialist Recruitment securing the contract to provide academic evaluators through the YPO Framework 1141. The consultancy services are to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies focused on consultancy and professional services, particularly those with expertise in academic evaluation and research. Large-scale business entities that can offer specialised, high-quality services in evaluating interventions related to knife crime would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. By participating in such contracts, businesses can establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector consultancy market, enhancing their portfolio and opening doors for further opportunities in government projects. Additionally, businesses locating or expanding operations in the North West of England can benefit from a closer alignment with regional community and governmental requirements.

## Notice

Securing the services of academic evaluators, via Reed Consultancy Plus, utilising YPO Framework 1141 Managing Consultancy and Professional Services for the period of 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878aa405-9744-4a6c-b0c3-061812402b6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878aa405-9744-4a6c-b0c3-061812402b6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878aa405-9744-4a6c-b0c3-061812402b6e
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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