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title: "Social Media & Offline Violence Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056a0e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2025-07-31"
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# Social Media & Offline Violence Research

Buyer: MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056a0e

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, involved the awarding of a contract titled "Social Media & Offline Violence Research." This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically aiming to address issues in the UK region, London. The procurement stage is complete, with the award occurring on 28th May 2025, and the contract starting on 2nd August 2025, concluding by 24th January 2026. Conducted through a limited procurement method under the Light Touch Regime, this initiative followed a non-mandatory Open Procedure, indicating a below-threshold competition process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the research and consultancy sectors. M & C Saatchi World Services, a London-based SME, successfully secured the contract, valued at £73,925, showcasing that organisations with expertise in handling research and social issues can effectively compete. Such tenders are particularly appealing to businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions in the public services domain. The focus on social media and offline violence research may attract enterprises specialising in digital and social impact studies, providing a platform to expand expertise and build credentials in government contracts.

## Notice

A competitive procurement for the award of a contract for the delivery of the Violence Reduction Unit's Social Media & Offline Violence Research. It is to be conducted in accordance with the Light Touch Regime (LTR) as implemented in the UK by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and will be undertaken via a non-mandatory Open Procedure. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=962885244

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044693-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 24 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,925 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M & C SAATCHI WORLD SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044693-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044693-2025
  31st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=962885244
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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