---
title: "Research Project - Discontinuation of Prosecution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06561d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Research Project - Discontinuation of Prosecution

Buyer: CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06561d

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## Summary

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), located at 102 Petty France, London, initiated a procurement process for a project titled "Research Project – Discontinuation of Prosecution." This contract, categorised under services and particularly research services, was awarded without competition due to being below the threshold, and concluded at the award stage. The procurement method was direct, aiming to conduct research through desk-based studies and interviews. The contract runs from 20th October to 19th November 2025, with a total value of £20,085 excluding VAT, and was signed on the start date. This project falls within the sphere of public authority at the central government level.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses focused on research services, particularly those with expertise in legal and policy analysis. As it was awarded to the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, a noted SME in London, it demonstrates potential for similar UK-based specialist organisations to engage in government research contracts. The contract's direct award without competition highlights avenues for smaller and specialised firms to connect directly with government bodies like the CPS for targeted projects, enabling them to leverage their niche capabilities in the public service domain.

## Notice

Research into discontinuation of prosections. In desk based research and interviews

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014349-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,085 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014349-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014349-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://binghamcentre.biicl.org/contactus
- https://www.cps.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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