--- title: "Research on the Nature and Context of Drugs Gangs in Southend" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dfbbc4a7-374f-4e27-80a0-f8ccf27a48b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfbbc4a7-374f-4e27-80a0-f8ccf27a48b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfbbc4a7-374f-4e27-80a0-f8ccf27a48b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfbbc4a7-374f-4e27-80a0-f8ccf27a48b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-02-07" --- # Research on the Nature and Context of Drugs Gangs in Southend Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfbbc4a7-374f-4e27-80a0-f8ccf27a48b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfbbc4a7-374f-4e27-80a0-f8ccf27a48b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfbbc4a7-374f-4e27-80a0-f8ccf27a48b6.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently conducting an open procurement process for the research contract titled "Research on the Nature and Context of Drugs Gangs in Southend." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services, with the project located in Southend-on-Sea, UK. The tender period is set to conclude on 20th February 2017 at 12:00 hrs, and the contract will commence on 31st March 2017, running until 31st March 2018. The contract value is up to £40,000, depending on the research's breadth and depth. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for academic partners and research organisations, particularly those specialising in social research and community safety studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to participate, leveraging their expertise to provide insights that may aid the Council in future commissioning decisions. Engaging in this research project can enhance their market presence while contributing to the safety and wellbeing of the local community. ## Notice Acting as lead for this partnership and under the guidance of the Southend Community Safety Partnership, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council ("The Council") is seeking to contract an academic partner or other suitably qualified research organisation to undertake a review of the drugs market assessment previously conducted, and make recommendations to inform future commissioning of related work programmes. It is anticipated that the fieldwork will be conducted over approximately 3 months and that a final report will be presented to commissioners by summer in 2017. The contract value will be up to a maximum of PS40,000, dependent on the breadth of the research proposed. The closing date for quotations is by 12:00hrs on 20th February2017. Quotations should be submitted by email to glynhalksworth@southend.gov.uk (you are recommended to request confirmation of receipt). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e78bc15-8235-44fb-87ef-52be340d3eba | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2017 at 15:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e78bc15-8235-44fb-87ef-52be340d3eba - 27 Jan 2017 at 17:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e78bc15-8235-44fb-87ef-52be340d3eba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e78bc15-8235-44fb-87ef-52be340d3eba 7th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b584dbb1-b2d1-494e-877c-cd10eedc873f Quotation document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/128c1e5d-d1c0-47d8-8917-9addb57f5df1 Clarification log 07/02/2017 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5efcec2c-7021-43a0-8bdd-fbd90e33dfc6 Executive Summary 2012 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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