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title: "PEQF Research Project"
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buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE"
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# PEQF Research Project

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a405729f-9b25-4665-b4e8-f454bd16299b

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire initiated the PEQF Research Project, aimed at providing research on a new Police Qualification and its potential benefits. This procurement process, classified under Research and Development services in the security and defence materials category, is currently complete. The tender period concluded on 22 September 2020, and the contract was awarded to the University of Lincoln, with a total value of £62,000. The contract is set to run from 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2023, with delivery expected at the specified address in Lincoln (LN2 2LT).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development, especially those focused on security and defence, to engage with public sector contracting. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete, as demonstrated by the successful bid from the University of Lincoln. Engaging in similar contracts can significantly contribute to business growth by allowing firms to leverage their skills in partnership with governmental bodies.

## Notice

Provision of research into the new Police Qualification and its potential benefits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1e4cc3-6a3c-4fcb-be0d-68ce0aa88d4a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Local Negotiation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,000 |
| 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 LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN5 7PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2020 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1e4cc3-6a3c-4fcb-be0d-68ce0aa88d4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1e4cc3-6a3c-4fcb-be0d-68ce0aa88d4a
  19th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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