---
title: "Research into the role of UK Policing in Economic Growth"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060644"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060644"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060644.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060644.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2026-01-15"
---

# Research into the role of UK Policing in Economic Growth

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060644

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060644)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060644.json)

## Summary

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime has completed a procurement process titled "Research into the role of UK Policing in Economic Growth," focusing on the analysis of crime and policing impacts on business prosperity. Conducted under a limited competition procurement method, the contract was awarded to University of Birmingham Enterprise Limited. The project, classified under research services, began on 7th January 2026 and is set to conclude by 30th April 2026. The procurement falls below the threshold for open competition and pertains to the public authority sector, with a total contract value of £132,576 GBP. The purchasing authority is situated in London, and the supplier is based in Birmingham, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those with expertise in economic analysis and societal impacts of policing. SMEs, like the University of Birmingham Enterprise Limited, have thrived in such collaborations, demonstrating that smaller scale enterprises can compete effectively in niche procurement settings. Companies aiming to leverage research capabilities in public sector projects or wishing to expand within the UK market should consider similar opportunities, ensuring alignment with specific, targeted procurement methodologies such as limited competition processes.

## Notice

NPCC OPCSA are interested in economic analysis that calculates, for example, how much businesses are more or less prosperous, profitable or stable in locations where particular crime levels or trends can be observed, or where particular policing approaches are deployed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003332-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,480 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAYOR'S 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 09:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003332-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003332-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/enterprise
- 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-060644. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060644.json.