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National Survey on Perceptions of Sentencing

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, located in Edinburgh, UKM region, has completed the procurement process for the "National Survey on Perceptions of Sentencing" within the public order and safety industry category. The procurement stage was at the award phase, with a contract signed on May 7, 2024, valued at £75,000 GBP. This procurement opportunity was for services under the open procedure, where Ipsos (market research) Ltd was awarded the contract. The deadline for submissions was on May 13, 2024.

This tender by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in market research and survey services. Businesses that can provide nationally representative survey solutions related to public perceptions of sentencing would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive environment for interested suppliers to participate and potentially secure contracts that contribute to the public order and safety sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

National Survey on Perceptions of Sentencing

Notice Description

One of the Scottish Sentencing Council's statutory objectives is to promote greater awareness and understanding of sentencing policy and practice. Therefore, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), on behalf of The Scottish Sentencing Council, has a requirement to commission a Nationally Representative Survey in respect of Public Perceptions of Sentencing by SCTS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

One of the Scottish Sentencing Council's statutory objectives is to promote greater awareness and understanding of sentencing policy and practice. Therefore, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), on behalf of The Scottish Sentencing Council, has a requirement to commission a Nationally Representative Survey in respect of Public Perceptions of Sentencing by SCTS.

Renewal: The contract shall be for a period of 12 months with a SCTS only option to extend for up to a further 3 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000759464
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505092
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

75230000 - Justice services

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Andrew Palmer, Dheeraj Chawla
Contact Email
apalmer@scotcourts.gov.uk, dchawla@scotcourts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314443300

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499754
    National Survey on Perceptions of Sentencing - One of the Scottish Sentencing Council's statutory objectives is to promote greater awareness and understanding of sentencing policy and practice. Therefore, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), on behalf of The Scottish Sentencing Council, has a requirement to commission a Nationally Representative Survey in respect of Public Perceptions of Sentencing by SCTS.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505092
    National Survey on Perceptions of Sentencing - One of the Scottish Sentencing Council's statutory objectives is to promote greater awareness and understanding of sentencing policy and practice. Therefore, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), on behalf of The Scottish Sentencing Council, has a requirement to commission a Nationally Representative Survey in respect of Public Perceptions of Sentencing by SCTS.

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