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title: "Academic Research for Essex Police"
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# Academic Research for Essex Police

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8269747d-0b8b-4d87-92ea-3dfa0f6cd9f1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Essex Police, specifically the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, seeking an Academic Partner to conduct evidence-based research aligned with their strategic aims, as detailed in the Police and Crime Plan 2016-2020. This tender, titled "Academic Research for Essex Police," classified under the industry category of Research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000), has concluded with an active award dated 1st April 2018 and a total contract value of £120,000, covering a period from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2021. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 8th March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research consultancy services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in academic research and a strong understanding of policing priorities are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with Essex Police offers the potential for impactful collaboration that aligns with strategic public safety objectives.

## Notice

Essex Police (EP) and the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex (OPCC) sought an Academic Partner to undertake evidence based research on selected subjects to support the strategic aims of the Police and Crime Plan, Plan on a Page and the College of Policing, over the next 3 years. The Police and Crime Plan 2016-2020 provides clarity on the PCC's policing priorities; which sets a high level focus for the Chief Constable's Plan on a Page. The Force Plan on a Page sets out the operational and organisational priorities for Essex Police in order to deliver the best possible service that promotes victim satisfaction and public confidence. Academic Research Reports, for 3 years, first of which is due 2018/2019 and subsequently thereafter (depending upon funding and requirement), 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 until 31st March 2021 for Essex Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5978ffcb-3ed1-49cc-a992-bb1b58dfcbf3 |
| 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 | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | GRAVESEND |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA11 8BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Gravesham |
| Electoral ward | Northfleet & Springhead |
| Westminster constituency | Gravesham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2018 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5978ffcb-3ed1-49cc-a992-bb1b58dfcbf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5978ffcb-3ed1-49cc-a992-bb1b58dfcbf3
  8th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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