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Disproportionality - Corpus Linguistics Research

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25 May 2023 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Services (CPS) has awarded a contract for the research project titled "Disproportionality - Corpus Linguistics Research" to Aston University. The contract, valued at GBP 55,191.6, falls under the services category and was procured using a limited competitive quotation method. The tender period ended on 27th March 2023, with the contract expected to run from 28th April 2023 to 18th September 2023. The research project aims to delve into factors influencing charging decisions within the CPS and presents business opportunities for firms specialized in research and development consultancy services.

Businesses offering research and development consultancy services can leverage the awarded contract by the CPS to Aston University to participate in the research project exploring disproportionality in charging decisions. As the contract involves analysing various factors affecting decision-making processes, companies with expertise in data analysis, language processing, and legal research are well-suited to compete. The awarded contract aligns with the CPS's initiative to gain deeper insights into decision-making processes, creating a conducive environment for eligible businesses to contribute and grow their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Disproportionality - Corpus Linguistics Research

Notice Description

A programme of mixed-methods research has been designed to explore disproportionality in more detail within the CPS. In particular, the research aims to go beyond understanding that there is disproportionality in CPS charging decisions and explore why and how this disproportionality occurs. (Corpus Linguistics) For the next stage of this research, the research team will analyse how charging decisions may be impacted by various factors that have not yet been explored. These include previous offending history, the language and presentation of evidence files to the CPS, and the processes that prosecutors follow when reviewing these files.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0f74c7a-ef75-47c2-84c5-0532c540e0e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30192903-ea89-4a66-9af6-406c8647b551
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,191 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,191 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2023 - 18 Sep 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CPS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTON UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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