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GB-London: What works to support the youngest children in the criminal justice system and to divert them from perceived criminal behaviour

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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01 Oct 2021 at 20:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association has initiated a public procurement process titled "What works to support the youngest children in the criminal justice system and to divert them from perceived criminal behaviour" in London, UK. This tender, classified under the research and development services category, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 20 October 2021. The contract period is set to begin on 1 November 2021 and will conclude on 18 February 2022. The procurement method is open, and the estimated budget for the project is £25,000, with a minimum value of £10,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in consultancy services related to child development and criminal justice reform. Organisations with experience in research and development, particularly those focused on youth behaviour and social services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, making this procurement a viable path for businesses looking to grow in the public sector and address critical social issues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: What works to support the youngest children in the criminal justice system and to divert them from perceived criminal behaviour

Notice Description

The age of criminal responsibility (ACR) refers to the minimum age that a child can be prosecuted and punished by law for an offence. England, Wales and Northern Ireland have one of the lowest ACRs in the world at age 10. Campaigners have been calling for the ACR to be raised to reflect international standards and research around child development. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which was ratified by the UK government in 1991, calls upon states parties to establish a minimum age "below which children shall be presumed not to have the capacity to infringe the penal law". The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child recommended in 2007 that states set this minimum age at 12 or higher ; in 2019, it revised this to a minimum age of at least 14. England currently has one of the lowest ACRs in the world: The Child Rights International Network. In theory, that means a child of any age could be convicted and sentenced. Of the states that do have a minimum, North Carolina's is the lowest at seven years. The proportion of Black children given a caution or sentence is almost three times higher than the proportion of Black children in the 10-17 population, and this has increased over the past 10 years. The proportion of proven more serious offences (for example, robbery and violent crime) was greater for those: * aged 15-17, (15% compared to 10% of offences committed by 10-14 year olds), * black children (23%, with other ethnic groups ranging from 11% to 22%), and * boys (15%, compared to 5% for girls). There is a wealth of evidence that suggests that a 10-year-old's brain is not developed enough to understand that they may be undertaking an act that is criminal, or understanding the consequences. They are also unable to manage the experience in the criminal justice system. Evidence drawn from the House of Parliament, Age of Criminal Responsibility Briefing Paper (2018) highlights that brain imaging has shown that brain development, especially in the regions involved in decision-making, does not stop in childhood but continues into adulthood. Furthermore, evidence suggests that younger children have higher levels of re-offending and therefore repeated involvement in the CJS compared to children that have been involved in the CJS at a later age. The younger the child is when first having contact with juvenile justice, then the more likely it is the child will become entrenched in the justice system There is also a significant impact on the long term outcomes of children and young people. Involvement in the youth justice system reduces the likelihood that children will complete school and obtain educational qualifications. A criminal record also impacts directly on the chances of future employment. Children who have formal contact with the criminal justice system are less likely to be in work as young adults than those whose offending did not result in a formal sanction.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ed0c39-d29a-4efe-881b-382ef73c2c83
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
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 18 Feb 2022 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
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Flora Wilkie
Contact Email
jordanne.mckenzie-blythe@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02071877381

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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