--- title: "Research on equality and diversity in the work of the Sentencing Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41e2b1ea-c645-49ef-b34a-1485a806753e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41e2b1ea-c645-49ef-b34a-1485a806753e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41e2b1ea-c645-49ef-b34a-1485a806753e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41e2b1ea-c645-49ef-b34a-1485a806753e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE." published: "2021-06-30" --- # Research on equality and diversity in the work of the Sentencing Council Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41e2b1ea-c645-49ef-b34a-1485a806753e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41e2b1ea-c645-49ef-b34a-1485a806753e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41e2b1ea-c645-49ef-b34a-1485a806753e.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice is seeking proposals for a project titled "Research on equality and diversity in the work of the Sentencing Council," which aims to explore potential disparities in sentencing across various demographic groups. The procurement falls under the industry category of research services, specifically social research services, and is classified as an open procedure with a total budget of £20,000. The tender is currently in the planning stage, and interested parties must submit their bids by 26 July 2021. The project is expected to commence on 6 September 2021 and conclude by 5 December 2021, with delivery required in London, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in equalities and diversity research, as well as organisations with experience in criminal justice and the relevant demographic engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their insights may be valuable in addressing the project's objectives. Businesses that have established networks with underrepresented communities or possess expertise in statistical analysis relevant to sentencing practices would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Sentencing Council is commissioning a project to review any potential for its work to cause disparity in sentencing across demographic groups. Aspects to be examined will include those such as the language used, factors, offence context, expanded explanations and structure of sentencing guidelines. As well as examining the guidelines, the work will also consider whether any aspects of the guideline development cycle described below could have any implications for equalities and disparity in sentencing. The review will also consider how the Council can best engage with underrepresented groups to increase awareness and understanding of sentencing guidelines. It is anticipated that the project will consist of largely desk-based analysis. The Sentencing Council is obliged under the Public Sector Equality Duty, to have "due regard" to the need to do each of the following when devising policies or otherwise carrying out their functions: - eliminate discrimination on the basis of a "protected characteristic" and other conduct that is unlawful under the Equality Act; - advance equality of opportunity between those who share such a characteristic and those who do not; and - foster good relations between those who share such a characteristic and those who do not. The Council takes the Public Sector Equality Duty very seriously and meets this obligation in a range of ways. When developing guidelines, it considers the statistical data available in order to determine whether guidelines are likely to discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics and takes steps to mitigate against this risk. It then considers the issue at the early stages of guideline development and again toward the end prior to the publication of any guideline. ESSENTIAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED It is essential that the contractor for this project has knowledge and expertise in equalities and diversity, particularly in relation to sentencing practice and the criminal justice system. The Sentencing Council is particularly keen to draw on the advice of groups who have direct experience of being sentenced to ensure they have a say in preventing inequalities and disparity in sentencing. This could be achieved in the project by an academic who is expert in the field collaborating with interest groups or third sector service providers who work to support groups of people who have experienced being sentenced and the Criminal Justice System. In particular the Council wishes to seek advice from those groups with protected characteristics under the Public Sector Equality Duty. Additional information: Please note the ITT for this procurement will be going live on our Jaggaer Portal w/c 28/06/21. If you are interested in bidding for this and are not yet registered on our Portal, please register via Link1: (URL) then - 'Click here to Register' ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aab46ea-11b9-438e-a639-30ac08a5e05e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 5 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. | | Locality | LEEDS | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2021 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aab46ea-11b9-438e-a639-30ac08a5e05e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aab46ea-11b9-438e-a639-30ac08a5e05e 30th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html If you are already a registered Supplier or have just registered and had confirmation your set up was successful you will be able to view this ITT. 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