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Understanding Youth Justice System Responses to Child Criminal Exploitation

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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26 Jan 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by the Ministry of Justice, based in Leeds, England, concerns a project titled "Understanding Youth Justice System Responses to Child Criminal Exploitation". This initiative falls under the industry category of social research services and aims to explore how youth justice services identify and support children affected by criminal exploitation. The procurement, valued at £58,302, was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The process has reached the award stage, with TONIC Consultants Limited being awarded the contract. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 26th January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, targeting delivery across the United Kingdom, Europe, and other specified global regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research and consultancy services, particularly those interested in the youth justice system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the project's alignment with their capacities to deliver comprehensive research outputs. Through participation in such contracts, businesses can expand their reach, enhance their service portfolios, and contribute to impactful societal research, thereby fostering growth and establishing a foothold in public sector markets.

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Notice Title

Understanding Youth Justice System Responses to Child Criminal Exploitation

Notice Description

A mixed-methods research study to understand how children with experience of criminal exploitation are being identified, supported and safeguarded by youth justice services (YJS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-373083a4-aba0-45c2-9eac-a1ff68c3ee69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a47cfd-2eec-48e0-b105-82498789ee4e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,302 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,302 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TONIC CONSULTANTS

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