---
title: "Peer and Community Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb65"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eb65"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eb65.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eb65.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS"
published: "2025-11-28"
---

# Peer and Community Research

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb65

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eb65)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eb65.json)

## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is seeking to procure services for the "Peer and Community Research" project under the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership. This tender involves commissioning community and peer-led research initiatives to address various topics related to violence reduction and community engagement. Located in the UKG region, the services fall under the research and development sector, with an additional focus on community and social services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition method, and businesses are invited to submit their responses by 12th December 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude by 27th March 2026, offering a budget of £80,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and community engagement to participate in meaningful projects focused on societal improvement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to tender due to their suitability for the contract criteria. By engaging in this tender, businesses can not only contribute to impactful violence reduction initiatives but also expand their portfolio and establish partnerships with a reputable public authority like the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands.

## Notice

West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership (WMVRP) seeks to commission the delivery of community and peer-led research projects across a range of topics. Alongside evaluating programmes designed to reduce violence, conducting data analysis to understand local trends, and drawing on academic research about effective interventions for different groups, WMVRP is committed to involving communities and young people in the research process. Our aim is to gain valuable insights from young people, parents, carers and individuals with lived experience about what they believe will help address the challenges they face.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078248-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 16:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078248-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078248-2025
  28th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://westmidlands-vrp.org/tendering-opportunities/

## Notice URLs

- https://sums.org/app/shared.php?function=form&account=1272&form=49ec2e77eabd5e4c231216ab5bb39f7d&key=c69ffc96944c70e21664e1430f7c14ad0d7c6d1e&upload=1&expdate=1765558800
- https://westmidlands-vrp.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05eb65. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05eb65.json.