Provide problem-solving consultation to police forces across England and Wales to support knife crime reduction initiatives under the Home Office Knife Crime Concentrations Fund.
Tender closed on 30 Jun 2026. Awaiting award.
Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.
In research innovation, COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.
Across research innovation, the most active winners are IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, WSP UK LIMITED, IFF RESEARCH LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.
Develop and test AI-powered detection systems for tool theft and knife identification, with infrastructure and governance support for a controlled pilot programme leading to a production decision.
Evaluate direct business reporting tools for retail crime investigations as part of a COP29_2024 framework mini-competition.
College of Policing invites bids for distribution board replacement, gymnasium lighting, and heating system upgrades at its Ryton facility, with works starting late 2026.
The College is seeking to renew its online exams platform with a modern, secure examination system.
ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to support UK researchers building new capabilities, changing disciplines, or establishing independence during key career transitions.
ESRC funds curiosity-driven social science research projects led by individuals or small teams, offering up to £2 million (80% funded) for ambitious proposals lasting up to five years.
Nine-week online programme offering up to £2,500 for NERC researchers to explore commercial applications of climate adaptation research using lean startup methods.
Funding for independent academic research using experimental medicine approaches to investigate the causal mechanisms of gambling disorder in human subjects.
