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title: "Research into stolen goods and second hand markets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c8e4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Research into stolen goods and second hand markets

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8e4

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Research into stolen goods and second hand markets" was initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London. This contract, categorised under research services, was awarded to APTUS BUSINESS CRIME RESEARCH CENTRE LTD. It was conducted via a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition. The contract, which was in the awarding phase, was worth £48,960 and was active from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement activity was carried out in the City of London, with the City of London as the primary buying organisation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly for those focusing on crime research or market analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. As the contract was awarded directly and without competition, businesses looking to engage in public sector contracts might explore establishing key relationships with such buyers for direct procurement opportunities. This illustrates a strategic opening for businesses to position themselves as reliable service providers in niche governmental research initiatives.

## Notice

Research into stolen goods and second hand markets. In order to combat the illicit trade of stolen goods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065325-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,960 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| Locality | CITY OF LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APTUS BUSINESS CRIME RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 15:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065325-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065325-2026
  10th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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