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title: "Research Regarding the Western Balkan Population in Bury (SOC prevention strategy)"
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# Research Regarding the Western Balkan Population in Bury (SOC prevention strategy)

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a96c34ca-5d59-4615-bdf2-e711b03aa234

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police has awarded a contract for a research project titled "Research Regarding the Western Balkan Population in Bury (SOC prevention strategy)" in the services category. The project aims to address the surge in SOC originating from the Western Balkans population in the UK. The contract has been awarded to TAG International through a direct award procurement method. The contract value is £74,151, with a tender period ending on 1st March 2023 and a contract period from 2nd March 2023 to 3rd March 2023 in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for research consultancy service providers interested in working with law enforcement agencies to prevent serious and organized crime. Businesses with expertise in research projects related to crime prevention, particularly those focusing on the Western Balkans population, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police as the contracting authority seeks to collaborate with suppliers who can contribute to enhancing their SOC prevention strategy through innovative research approaches.

## Notice

Out put based research project. Recent crime tracking in the UK has detected a surge in SOC originating from the Western Balkans population, with evidence of a disproportionate number of Albanian perpetrators. To address this SOC threat strategically and sustainably, the GMP wishes to consider how to expand its upstream SOC prevention activity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c4d321-d32e-4be6-8642-3afce414a706 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2023 - 5 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,151 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M11 2NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Clayton & Openshaw |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAG INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 May 2023 at 17:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c4d321-d32e-4be6-8642-3afce414a706

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c4d321-d32e-4be6-8642-3afce414a706
  16th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=68447&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572
  User / Company

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