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title: "Qualitative & Quantitative Research into the Motivations of Offenders who carry and use Acid and other Corrosives in violent attacks and other criminal acts."
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# Qualitative & Quantitative Research into the Motivations of Offenders who carry and use Acid and other Corrosives in violent attacks and other criminal acts.

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fc7d7a8-5087-4582-9f1a-1c9f1fa6d413

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## Summary

The Home Office is seeking bids for a project titled "Qualitative & Quantitative Research into the Motivations of Offenders who carry and use Acid and other Corrosives in violent attacks and other criminal acts." This tender falls under the research and development services category, with a procurement method described as an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ends on 26th October 2017, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 6th November 2017, lasting until 28th March 2018. Delivery will take place at locations in London, England, and the contract will include milestone payments based on deliverables.

This tender presents an opportunity primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in academic research, particularly those focusing on criminology, psychology, or sociology, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could not only enhance their market presence but also contribute to meaningful societal impacts through the research outcomes aimed at shaping prevention and enforcement policies.

## Notice

Home Office to undertake academic research to better understand the motivation for carrying and using acids and other corrosives in violent and/or other criminal acts. The detailed specification is set out in the Statement of Requirements. The outputs from this research project will be used to help shape prevention, early intervention and enforcement responses. Additional information: Please note, The Home Office will consider bids that go beyond the 28 March 2018 deadline by up to 3 month (28 June 2018), however we would expect 75% of goods and services to be delivered by 29th March. Payment would be linked to results/actual deliverables and we will therefore need milestone payments to be submitted with the bid. To confirm by applying, companies are consenting to the Home Office terms and conditions attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f0b0d46-e64b-441d-b5c6-698f3f5a033a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 28 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2017 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f0b0d46-e64b-441d-b5c6-698f3f5a033a
- 18 Oct 2017 at 16:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f0b0d46-e64b-441d-b5c6-698f3f5a033a
- 6 Oct 2017 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f0b0d46-e64b-441d-b5c6-698f3f5a033a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f0b0d46-e64b-441d-b5c6-698f3f5a033a
  19th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c744b0cc-6eba-4f79-ae38-9861fb1e1bf5
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f57ca61a-65f1-4fc3-a318-4bb5067e39f7
  Statement of Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1553a851-847d-4343-b236-c3d1af9bcb73
  Pricing Workbook
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f53f06c-3f45-498d-984c-8a3768380ab0
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abc722ca-9bc3-4649-8b20-b1884cfa8c3a
  Certificate of Bona Fide
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e682b943-0b95-44a5-abb2-5d7a4b2b2be8
  Response to Clarification Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/495fbd17-4d50-444d-88f6-5283eba6194a
  Attachment 3 Evaluation Criteria

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