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title: "KNIFE CRIME - LVRN EVALUATION"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
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# KNIFE CRIME - LVRN EVALUATION

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd9adbf7-67fb-4c05-8365-fcec551777da

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Lancashire Constabulary, seeking evaluations for the "Knife Crime - LVRN Evaluation". This contract falls within the evaluation consultancy services category and is located in the North West of England. The procurement was executed through a limited method, characterised by a competitive quotation below the financial threshold, with a total contract value of £44,993. The award was made active on 8th October 2021, with the contract period commencing on 11th October 2021 and concluding on 30th June 2022. The tender period for submissions ended on 7th September 2021.

This tender provides significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in evaluation services, particularly those experienced in public sector projects around crime and community safety. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in delivering academic evaluations or related research should consider competing for contracts like this, as it not only enhances their portfolio but also expands their footprint within public sector procurement.

## Notice

To accept the quotation from Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) for the provision of VRN academic evaluation for the period of 11th October 2021 to 30th June 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd9cb7c-112d-4eeb-98e3-3ce6a00154cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,993 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,933 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd9cb7c-112d-4eeb-98e3-3ce6a00154cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd9cb7c-112d-4eeb-98e3-3ce6a00154cf
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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