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title: "7F-2020-0142 - Public Views and Experiences of Policing"
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# 7F-2020-0142 - Public Views and Experiences of Policing

Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c629484-1c25-40f6-84d7-cd7f2727b088

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "7F-2020-0142 - Public Views and Experiences of Policing" is initiated by the 7 Forces Procurement, which represents Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, and Essex Police. This project aims to gather and interpret the public's opinions on policing and the broader criminal justice system. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on research services, and is currently in the Award stage following an open tender procedure. The tender period concluded on 24 August 2020, and the contract is set to span from 31 October 2020 to 30 October 2024, with a total estimated value of £625,000. The operational area for this contract is within the East of England, UK.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in research and social market analysis, particularly those specialising in public opinion studies and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities, especially given the focus on two distinct contract lots in Norfolk and Suffolk, and Essex. Competing bidders should prepare to interpret complex data to inform local policing and criminal justice strategies, thereby supporting an important public service initiative.

## Notice

Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies, The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex and Essex Police are seeking a delivery partner for a project that obtains and interprets the views of residents on the police and wider criminal justice system. Please note that there are 2 separate contract opportunities: LOT 1 - Public Views, Experience of Policing and Criminal Justice in Norfolk and Suffolk. LOT 2 - Public Views, Experience of Policing and Criminal Justice in Essex. Tenderers are invited to submit a Tender for any one lot or any combination of lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa2d6b79-6d9a-4abd-b41e-ea8076c42806 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £625,000 |
| 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 | 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL AND MARKET STRATEGIC RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2020 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa2d6b79-6d9a-4abd-b41e-ea8076c42806

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa2d6b79-6d9a-4abd-b41e-ea8076c42806
  13th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk

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