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title: "Research"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT (SWPPD)"
published: "2021-03-22"
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# Research

Buyer: SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT (SWPPD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3ca2d2c-2e76-4c71-963e-9c1abeb66521

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## Summary

The South West Police Procurement Department (SWPPD) in Exeter, England, has recently completed a direct award tender titled "Research". The project, categorised under research services, involved conducting literature reviews and data analysis related to drug supply violence and exploitation. The contract period commenced on 23rd March 2021 and extends through to 31st March 2021, with the award date recorded as 11th January 2021. The tender notice was published on 22nd March 2021, and the awarded contract was valued at £28,070.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in forensic analysis and criminal justice studies. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in reviewing existing literature and analysing qualitative data related to violence and exploitation in drug supply are particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders within this sector. As public safety and forensic research continue to be crucial areas of focus, contractors with innovative and reliable methodologies will find promising opportunities for growth with the SWPPD and similar organisations.

## Notice

Conduct research to produce a written report bringing together a review of existing literature on the wider violence and exploitation in drug supply, and analysis of data on use of forensic analysis of both digital and other forensic evidence and the views and experiences of officers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c20d714-9fef-434b-9d70-0e19fcfdd083 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,070 |
| 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 | SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT (SWPPD) |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREST ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c20d714-9fef-434b-9d70-0e19fcfdd083

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c20d714-9fef-434b-9d70-0e19fcfdd083
  22nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-right-to-information

## Provenance

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