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title: "Exploring the production and utilisation of pre-sentence reports (PSRs) in the youth justice system"
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# Exploring the production and utilisation of pre-sentence reports (PSRs) in the youth justice system

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-078664be-7f09-42bd-a650-b1226d5b7ce6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "Exploring the production and utilisation of pre-sentence reports (PSRs) in the youth justice system". This research services tender had a value of £94,000 and was procured through a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 4th April 2023 to 1st February 2024. The award was made to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD, and the contract is aimed at understanding how to improve bail package reports and pre-sentence reports for better judicial decisions, with a focus on youth justice outcomes in the community and custodial settings.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the research services sector to engage with the Ministry of Justice on enhancing youth justice processes. Companies experienced in conducting detailed research to improve assessment processes within the justice system would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to ensure that reports produced provide accurate assessments for all children, leading to fairer remand and sentencing decisions. Businesses interested in projects focused on improving justice outcomes for young people in the UK should consider exploring collaboration opportunities in this area.

## Notice

Research is required to understand how we can ensure bail package reports (BPRs) and pre-sentence reports (PSRs) provide appropriate and high-quality assessments of all children and are used effectively by the judiciary when making remand and sentencing decisions. We also need to understand whether there are any commonalities in how BPRs and PSRs are produced and used that are associated with community and custodial outcomes. This is important for preventing unnecessary custodial remands and sentences and ensuring cohorts of children are not disproportionally affected.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4cb673f-697e-412c-9fb9-a1e67f690d7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2023 - 1 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2023 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4cb673f-697e-412c-9fb9-a1e67f690d7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4cb673f-697e-412c-9fb9-a1e67f690d7b
  21st June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4696eac3-9272-404d-bb6e-d7a9ea67a389
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