---
title: "Award of Research Reducing Criminalisation of Children and Young Adults"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000722590"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-03-30"
---

# Award of Research Reducing Criminalisation of Children and Young Adults

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000722590

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has awarded a contract titled "Award of Research Reducing Criminalisation of Children and Young Adults" within the services industry category. The procurement process for this tender began on 4th March 2023 and concluded on 4th February 2025. The contract, valued at £49,999 GBP, aims to provide research and consultancy services to tackle the criminalisation of children and young adults. Located in Glasgow, the Scottish Police Authority oversaw this award, which is now in the 'Award' stage as of 30th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in criminal justice, social work, and youth services. With the Scottish Police Authority at the helm, the awarded contract to The Open University showcases a collaborative approach to addressing complex societal issues. Firms that offer innovative solutions and advancements in reducing youth criminalisation and possess expertise in research and development could greatly benefit from such procurement processes. The nature of the project favours organisations committed to making impactful contributions to community and public safety.

## Notice

as per attached QQ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527115 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,999 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH; GROUNDWORK SERVICES DURHAM; HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING; HARVEY NASH; HYMANS ROBERTSON; IGNITE CONSULTING; LORIEN RESOURCING; THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2025 at 17:08 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527115

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk

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