Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0f-68d7-72ac-8c37-2d948e60268f/provision-of-research-services-custody awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Research Services - Custody [Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed Powys](https://tendernation.io/buyers/police-and-crime-commissioner-for-dyfed-powys) Estimated value £100,000 Published 27 Oct 2016 Deadline Closed 16 Nov 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Dyfed Powys and Dyfed Powys Police have been successful in securing a grant from The Home Office Police Innovation Fund. The bid aims to improve the protection of vulnerable and intoxicated detainees in custody. The Home Office Scientific Development Branch completed a review of Life Signs Monitoring (LSM) within custody cells. Their report outlined results from a technical and operational assessment of Cell Occupant / Occupancy Monitoring Systems (COMS). Several incidents resulted in the review which led onto recommendations for improved development. We are seeking to further develop this by exploring new technology that will support and improve the protection of our most vulnerable in custody. To take this work forward, we are seeking to commission a piece of research from a specialist organisation with the proven competence to complete the research and consultation and, based on the outcomes; propose a scientific design of a future system. As part of the research, we are happy for you to work with other organisations if necessary to complete the deliverables. We would suggest that you speak to experts as a minimum and recommend Home Office CAST (Centre of Applied Science and Technology), who are already aware of our intent to commission this research and with whom links have already been established. NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. Additional information: Please note this tender is being undertaken through the above tendering portal. All responses must be returned through this portal. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5fef5ba4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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