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title: "Evaluation of the Focussed Deterrence Pilot"
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# Evaluation of the Focussed Deterrence Pilot

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fcd

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for evaluating the Focussed Deterrence Pilot, with the award going to ROCKET SCIENCE (UK) LIMITED. This contract is focused on the services industry, specifically research services, and takes place in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was 'limited,' and the process was below threshold, indicating a limited competition framework. The contract commenced on 20 April 2026 and spans until a maximum extent date of 31 March 2028, with a possibility for further extensions contingent on the project's continuation. The procurement adheres to legal basis 2023/54 under the UKPGA scheme. The total contract value is set at £106,953.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in research services, to showcase their expertise and contribute to important community-oriented projects. Businesses in the United Kingdom, and especially those with a proven track record in evaluating social intervention programmes, stand to benefit significantly. The contract's scope allows for potential extensions, which could provide sustained engagement and growth opportunities for the selected supplier, over and above the initial contract period.

## Notice

Evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of a Focussed Deterrence Project to a Level 4 (or higher) standard on the Maryland Scientific Measures Scale.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040193-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,127 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCKET SCIENCE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 16:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040193-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040193-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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