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Decision making about remand and alternatives to remand in Scotland's Criminal Justice System

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently involved in a public procurement process titled "Decision making about remand and alternatives to remand in Scotland's Criminal Justice System." This procurement falls under the services category and focuses on research to better understand remand within Scotland's Criminal Justice System. The tender period ended on 11th October 2019, and the award was signed on 11th December 2019. The total value of the contract is £77,950, with KSO Research Limited being awarded the contract. The contracting authority is based in Edinburgh, UK, and has outlined an open procurement method for this process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms engaged in research and consultancy services related to legal and criminal justice systems. Businesses specialising in mixed methods research, especially those with previous experience in justice-related studies, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, companies equipped to conduct in-depth analysis and offer innovative alternatives within the context of judicial processes may find this procurement particularly advantageous for business growth. As the Scottish Government aims for better decision-making in remand cases, successful bidders will contribute to meaningful advancements in the field.

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Notice Title

Decision making about remand and alternatives to remand in Scotland's Criminal Justice System

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's Justice Analytical Services are commissioning mixed methods research to explore the formal and informal reasons for remand decisions and what, if any, alternatives to remand might be useful and workable.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Decision Making about Remand & Alternatives to Remand in Scotland's Criminal Justice System. Justice Analytical Services conducted in-house analysis on the use of remand in each court in Scotland, as well as on the selection of reasons for remand within the legal framework. This research found that multiple legal reasons often influence the decision to place an individual on remand but that decisions are being made consistently across courts, in line with the provisions in existing legislation. However, it is difficult to tease out the weight being given to each of these reasons in individual remand rulings and if other factors also play a part in making that decision. There are certain courts that appear to be 'outliers' in terms of using remand, which may suggest some local, specific concerns that lead to greater use of remand. This previous research suggests that, though we have some knowledge of remand, more detailed understanding is needed of the progress of remand cases through the criminal justice system, decision-making about remand, and whether key stakeholders in justice could make greater use of alternatives. Therefore, Justice Analytical Services are commissioning mixed methods research to explore the formal and informal reasons for remand decisions and what, if any, alternatives to remand might be useful and workable. This will allow the SG to access greater levels of detail about remand, to understand everyday decision-making and why the use of alternatives to remand may vary in different courts in the context of different cases.

Renewal: 6 month extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000597719
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376523
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
karen.young2@gov.scot, rebecca.middlemiss@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131, +44 1312441906

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KSO RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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