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Research on equality and diversity in the work of the Sentencing Council

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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30 Jun 2021 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is seeking proposals for a project titled "Research on equality and diversity in the work of the Sentencing Council," which aims to explore potential disparities in sentencing across various demographic groups. The procurement falls under the industry category of research services, specifically social research services, and is classified as an open procedure with a total budget of £20,000. The tender is currently in the planning stage, and interested parties must submit their bids by 26 July 2021. The project is expected to commence on 6 September 2021 and conclude by 5 December 2021, with delivery required in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in equalities and diversity research, as well as organisations with experience in criminal justice and the relevant demographic engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their insights may be valuable in addressing the project's objectives. Businesses that have established networks with underrepresented communities or possess expertise in statistical analysis relevant to sentencing practices would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research on equality and diversity in the work of the Sentencing Council

Notice Description

The Sentencing Council is commissioning a project to review any potential for its work to cause disparity in sentencing across demographic groups. Aspects to be examined will include those such as the language used, factors, offence context, expanded explanations and structure of sentencing guidelines. As well as examining the guidelines, the work will also consider whether any aspects of the guideline development cycle described below could have any implications for equalities and disparity in sentencing. The review will also consider how the Council can best engage with underrepresented groups to increase awareness and understanding of sentencing guidelines. It is anticipated that the project will consist of largely desk-based analysis. The Sentencing Council is obliged under the Public Sector Equality Duty, to have "due regard" to the need to do each of the following when devising policies or otherwise carrying out their functions: - eliminate discrimination on the basis of a "protected characteristic" and other conduct that is unlawful under the Equality Act; - advance equality of opportunity between those who share such a characteristic and those who do not; and - foster good relations between those who share such a characteristic and those who do not. The Council takes the Public Sector Equality Duty very seriously and meets this obligation in a range of ways. When developing guidelines, it considers the statistical data available in order to determine whether guidelines are likely to discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics and takes steps to mitigate against this risk. It then considers the issue at the early stages of guideline development and again toward the end prior to the publication of any guideline. ESSENTIAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED It is essential that the contractor for this project has knowledge and expertise in equalities and diversity, particularly in relation to sentencing practice and the criminal justice system. The Sentencing Council is particularly keen to draw on the advice of groups who have direct experience of being sentenced to ensure they have a say in preventing inequalities and disparity in sentencing. This could be achieved in the project by an academic who is expert in the field collaborating with interest groups or third sector service providers who work to support groups of people who have experienced being sentenced and the Criminal Justice System. In particular the Council wishes to seek advice from those groups with protected characteristics under the Public Sector Equality Duty. Additional information: Please note the ITT for this procurement will be going live on our Jaggaer Portal w/c 28/06/21. If you are interested in bidding for this and are not yet registered on our Portal, please register via Link1: (URL) then - 'Click here to Register'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aab46ea-11b9-438e-a639-30ac08a5e05e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2021 - 5 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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