---
title: "Strategic Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05989f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# Strategic Assessment

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05989f

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## Summary

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Strategic Assessment". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social research services. Located in Staffordshire, the procurement was conducted using a direct method, described as below threshold and without competition. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded on 19th August 2025. The contract spans from 19th August 2025 to 12th December 2025, with a total value of £45,000 and a net amount of £37,500. The contract was awarded to The Centre for Public Innovation, identified as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This tender represents a business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs involved in delivering social research services. Companies with expertise in strategic assessment and a track record of working on sub-central government projects will find this type of tender attractive. Participation in such projects can enhance reputation and provide access to future opportunities with public authorities. Additionally, the collaboration with the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire could open doors for similar projects within the public sector, broadening a company's portfolio and increasing visibility in governmental procurement landscapes.

## Notice

Strategic Assessment Full 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055813-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CENTRE FOR PUBLIC INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 12:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055813-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055813-2025
  11th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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