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title: "The Provision of the Knife Crime and VRU Evaluation"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
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# The Provision of the Knife Crime and VRU Evaluation

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e667266d-d396-4b00-8fc2-a3e1f6eaf283

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Northumbria Police seeking a contractor to conduct an evaluation of their approach to Knife Crime and the Violence Reduction Unit. The tender, titled "The Provision of the Knife Crime and VRU Evaluation," is classified under evaluation consultancy services and is conducted using a selective procurement method. The tender period has ended, and the contract began on 1st October 2020 and runs until 31st May 2021. The contract has a value of £85,000 and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in evaluation consultancy and social research, particularly those experienced in crime and violence reduction topics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this contract, as they are encouraged to participate in the bidding process. Competing organisations should have a robust understanding of public sector evaluations and the ability to deliver comprehensive assessments that can contribute to improved strategies in addressing knife crime and community safety.

## Notice

Both the OPCC for Northumbria and Northumbria are looking to jointly procure and suitably experienced and knowledgeable Contractor to conduct and evaluation into both organisations approach to Knife Crime and Violence Reduction Unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20cf8f23-f808-422f-8dea-b7aebe1e7de5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,921 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA POLICE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2020 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20cf8f23-f808-422f-8dea-b7aebe1e7de5
- 11 Nov 2020 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d70b6e-4a04-435a-9721-fabdce1ea3f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20cf8f23-f808-422f-8dea-b7aebe1e7de5
  11th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d70b6e-4a04-435a-9721-fabdce1ea3f2
  11th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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