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title: "IAU Sex Offender ARMS Research"
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# IAU Sex Offender ARMS Research

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eacaa39a-f3c4-4ab0-903d-b155e2971969

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, involved the "IAU Sex Offender ARMS Research" project, classified under the CPV code 73200000 for research and development consultancy services. This process was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 30th September 2025, and the contract period running from 13th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project spans multiple regions, including the UK and its territories, with a contract value of £239,221.

This tender, awarded to the University of Lancashire, presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in developing strategies and frameworks for sensitive social issues. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive research programmes and contribute to public sector improvements would find this domain particularly beneficial for growth. The successful award highlights the potential for academia-industry partnerships to collaborate on impactful public safety initiatives, using their research capabilities to drive societal improvements.

## Notice

Award of contract following competition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e0c4552-e0a2-4b9f-926a-a97ffff47000 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £239,221 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £239,221 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e0c4552-e0a2-4b9f-926a-a97ffff47000

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e0c4552-e0a2-4b9f-926a-a97ffff47000
  23rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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