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Lived Experience Engagement Forums

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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31 Mar 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service is conducting a public procurement for the "Lived Experience Engagement Forums" to support the Victim Transformation Programme. The contract, commencing on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026, involves victim engagement and user testing to ensure services are informed by victims' insights. Located in London, the procurement falls within the social research services category and was awarded without competition to Victim Support via a direct procurement method. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 26th March 2025 and the publication of the contract notice on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those experienced in user testing and victim support. Companies with expertise in engaging with victims of crime and contributing to service development can find substantial growth potential in this collaboration with the Crown Prosecution Service. Large-scale organisations and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) will be well-suited to compete and provide valuable insights for enhancing public services.

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Notice Title

Lived Experience Engagement Forums

Notice Description

The contract is for victim engagement and user testing with victims of crime. This enables the Crown Prosecution Service to ensure that the services, materials and systems it develops as part of the Victim Transformation Programme are informed by the insights and lived experience of victims of crime. This was a direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011942-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,498 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
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

VICTIM SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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