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

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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14 Jun 2021 at 14:22

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is initiating a tender for a project titled "Research on equality and diversity in the work of the Sentencing Council." This procurement falls under the research services category and is based in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this tender was published on 14th June 2021, with a future notice date set for 28th June 2021. The contract period is expected to run from 6th September 2021 to 5th December 2021, with a total budget of £20,000 targeted for this project.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy and social research services, particularly those with expertise in equality and diversity within the criminal justice system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those capable of engaging with underrepresented groups to address disparities in sentencing. Collaborations with academic experts in the field may enhance proposals and contribute positively to the aims of the Sentencing Council in improving equalities in sentencing practices.

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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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17058d9d-f2a0-4a19-a2b5-cb58c3207e45
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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

73210000 - Research consultancy 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
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2021 - 5 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
Professional Services, Commercial and Contract Management
Contact Email
mojprocurementprofessionalservices@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AD
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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