---
title: "West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership Evaluation for Habitual Knife Carriers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068886"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS"
published: "2026-04-22"
---

# West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership Evaluation for Habitual Knife Carriers

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068886

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands as the buying organisation, seeking services to evaluate the impact of the West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership on habitual knife carriers. This contract is oriented towards the research and development consultancy services sector, classified under CPV codes such as 73200000 and suitable for SMEs. Located in Birmingham, UK, the procedure is at the award stage with key date milestones like the pending contract signature due by 30th April 2026. The contract will be active from 1st May 2026 until 31st March 2027. This direct procurement method operates below the threshold without competition, focusing on a specific light-touch regime.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services in the fields of research, public services, and adult education, especially those capable of delivering in-depth evaluations within a governmental framework. ResearchCore Ltd, an SME situated in Rochdale, has been identified as the prospective supplier, demonstrating potential for collaboration with public authorities. Organisations with expertise in these areas can benefit from engagement with sub-central government entities like the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands, facilitating expansion and reinforcement of their credentials in government-funded initiatives and consultancy excellence.

## Notice

An evaluation undertaken by the researcher for impact on West Midlands delivered between May 2026 and March 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036601-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESEARCHCORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 75110000 - General public services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 12:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036601-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036601-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.researchcore.co.uk

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