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Office of the Victims' Commissioner (OVC) Victim Survey 2026

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Office of the Victims' Commissioner (OVC) Victim Survey 2026," within the research services category (CPV: 73110000). The awarded contract, valued at £39,150, will take place from 12 March 2026 to 11 June 2026. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was inclusive of delivery addresses spanning the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond. Key dates include the tender period ending on 23 February 2026, with the award being published on 18 March 2026. The contracting authority is the Ministry of Justice located in Leeds.

The tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focusing on surveys and data analysis tailored to understanding victim and witness experiences within the justice system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The awarded contract to TONIC Consultants Limited, an SME in Canterbury, Kent, demonstrates a potential growth avenue for similar small businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. This project highlights the importance of expertise in delivering comprehensive survey results that can influence national policy and support justice system improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office of the Victims' Commissioner (OVC) Victim Survey 2026

Notice Description

The key elements of the Victims' Commissioner role are to raise awareness of the common issues faced by victims and witnesses, monitor how criminal justice and victim support agencies comply with the Victims' Code and Witness Charter, influence national policy and hold partner agencies to account and speak up about what works best for all victims and witnesses. To fulfil this role, we need to have a strong understanding of victims' and witnesses' experiences of the justice system and externally commissioning an organisation to provide a robust and representative sample of survey responses is necessary to do this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8eb36f-f2ab-4c19-9500-fba54b984834
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

Further Information

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