Scope
Reference
DN778052
Description
The opportunity is for a research company to carry out a robust evaluation, including measures of impact, of recipients of grants from the South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit (SYVRU) Violence Reduction Fund. The evaluation will need to achieve the highest methodology rigour possible whilst being responsive to the individual needs of the recipients evaluated.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £115,415 excluding VAT
- £138,498 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 September 2025
Contract dates
- 29 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2028
- 3 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 5 extensions, subject to funding of SYVRU, considerations of evaluation requirements from the Home Office, continued funding of the Violence Reduction Fund, and satisfactory performance. The Authority will provide reasonable written notice to the Consultants for each extension period required.
Extension 1: 01/04/2026 to 30/09/2026, to complete grant round 1 provided continued funding of SYVRU.
Extension 2: 01/10/2026 to 31/03/2027, to begin grant round 2 until the end of SYVRU funding.
Extension 3. 01/04/2027 to 30/09/2027, to conclude grant round 2 provided continued funding for SYVRU.
Extension 4. 01/10/2027 to 31/03/2028, to begin grant round 3 until the end of SYVRU funding.
Extension 5. 01/04/2028 to 30/09/2028, to conclude grant round 3 provided continued funding for SYRVRU.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
ROCKET SCIENCE (UK) LIMITED
- Companies House: SC219011
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZPG-4349-LRMY
22 Stafford Street
Edinburgh
EH3 7BD
United Kingdom
Email: info@rocketsciencelab.co.uk
Website: http://rocketsciencelab.co.uk
Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBT-6675-QXPN
11 Broad Street West
Sheffield
S1 2BQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government