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title: "GB-London: Cuckooing Evaluation Project 2025-2026 - MOPAC 1054"
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# GB-London: Cuckooing Evaluation Project 2025-2026 - MOPAC 1054

Buyer: MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3f5242c-a5dc-43fc-8a9c-64bac45f34d2

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## Summary

The Mayors Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) has awarded a contract to the University of Birmingham for the "GB-London: Cuckooing Evaluation Project 2025-2026 - MOPAC 1054", which is under the industry category of design and execution of research and development. This contract, worth £77,239, focuses on designing and delivering an evaluation for the project over a 12-month period, requiring the contractor to engage with MOPAC and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) for project development and reporting. The procurement process, having progressed through an open procedure, is now in the award stage. The contract runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, and all activities will be coordinated in London, UK.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and evaluation services, particularly those familiar with project design and implementation evaluation. It is particularly suitable for SMEs, given MOPAC's support for smaller economic operators. Companies adept at working with governmental and law enforcement bodies, and those with expertise in developing theories of change and engaging in comprehensive process evaluations, are well-positioned to benefit from such projects. It provides a platform for growth by allowing engagement with significant public bodies and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful societal impact through the evaluation of critical public safety and policy initiatives.

## Notice

MOPAC is seeking to commission a provider to design and deliver an evaluation for this project. The provider shall engage with delivery over the 12-month period and produce a final report. The provider shall work with MOPAC and the MPS to develop the theory of change and design the evaluation alongside the project delivery plan. The provider shall undertake a process and implementation evaluation of this project, giving insight into the approach taken, how it worked in practice, the strengths and weaknesses of the approach, and how it could be improved. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0904105-33e2-4fee-90fa-2f2df6e45330 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,239 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,239 |
| 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 | MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0904105-33e2-4fee-90fa-2f2df6e45330

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0904105-33e2-4fee-90fa-2f2df6e45330
  29th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=983380275
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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