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title: "Qualitative research project: child sexual exploitation perpetrators in organised networks"
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# Qualitative research project: child sexual exploitation perpetrators in organised networks

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85da3bfe-e633-4e3d-b16d-592ad24f33dd

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## Summary

The Home Office is currently seeking a supplier for a qualitative research project aimed at understanding perpetrators of child sexual exploitation within organised networks. The contract, classified under research services and related consultancy, carries a value of £90,000 with a minimum bid of £75,000. The tender is set to close on 11 May 2018, and the contract period is expected to run from 6 June 2018 to 30 June 2019. This tender falls under an open procurement method, described as an open procedure below threshold. It is applicable to suppliers across different delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, consultancy, and social studies, particularly those focused on sensitive topics such as child protection and exploitation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. Engagement in this project could lead to significant insights that positively impact future policies and practices, presenting an avenue for growth and visibility in this crucial area of public service.

## Notice

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse is seeking to appoint a supplier to conduct qualitative research as part of a research project to better understand perpetrators of child sexual exploitation who operate in organised networks. The main deliverables by the supplier as part of the project will be: - securing ethical approval - setting up an 'expert group' to support the delivery of the project - conducting a short literature review to help inform the project - identification and recruitment of perpetrators - carrying out in-depth interviews with perpetrators of child sexual exploitation - analysis and reporting If you are interested in bidding for this opportunity you should first register on the CCS e-Sourcing Portal. A link to which can be found here: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/srm-app/ux/selfreg.html#/self-reg/ Once your registration has been processed, please contact commercial@iicsa.org.uk confirming your interest in bidding and you will then be added to the procurement event. This will enable you to download and view the full suite of tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bf1a4b6-b5a0-4807-a905-6a7d91b99deb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2018 - 30 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 9LF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI34 Wandsworth |
| Local authority | Wandsworth |
| Electoral ward | Nine Elms |
| Westminster constituency | Battersea |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2018 at 17:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bf1a4b6-b5a0-4807-a905-6a7d91b99deb
- 13 Apr 2018 at 17:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bf1a4b6-b5a0-4807-a905-6a7d91b99deb
- 13 Apr 2018 at 13:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bf1a4b6-b5a0-4807-a905-6a7d91b99deb
- 13 Apr 2018 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bf1a4b6-b5a0-4807-a905-6a7d91b99deb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bf1a4b6-b5a0-4807-a905-6a7d91b99deb
  13th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iicsa.org.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/srm-app/ux/selfreg.html#/self-reg/

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