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title: "Enablers and barriers to working with care-experienced children in the youth justice system"
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# Enablers and barriers to working with care-experienced children in the youth justice system

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e758540-ed8f-4754-b8c2-b9f4ac24ecab

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for research services titled "Enablers and barriers to working with care-experienced children in the youth justice system". The procurement process was at the award stage as of 18th April 2023. The contract value is £54,460 GBP, with a contract period starting on 30th March 2023 and ending on 31st March 2024. The procurement method used was selective, involving calling off from a framework agreement. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Justice based in London, England.

This tender awarded to CYPHER Research by the Ministry of Justice provides an opportunity for research service providers to engage in understanding issues related to care-experienced children in the youth justice system. Businesses specialising in research services can benefit from this contract. The contract's focus on examining strategies, relationships with agencies, staff training, and impact assessment of protocols presents a specific niche for research firms with expertise in the youth justice and care systems.

## Notice

The contract will seek to examine the work undertaken by YOTs in relation to supervising care-experienced children, focusing on the following questions: -What are seen to be the elements of a successful strategy for working with those with care experience? -Are there effective relationships with other agencies to meet the needs of those with care experience? -Have staff been provided with the necessary guidance and training in relation to working with those with care experience? How do YOT staff rate their knowledge about how best to work with those with care experience? -What are the common challenges, difficulties and barriers to good practice encountered by YOT staff working with those with care experience? -What are the critical success factors and areas of good practice for working with those with care experience? How can any barriers be effectively addressed? -To what extent is the local implementation of the National Protocol on Reducing Un-necessary Criminalisation of Looked-After-Children and Care Leavers having a meaningful and positive impact on the work undertaken by YOTs supervising care-experienced children?

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf8c471-ccc2-415b-a0df-bbabe53635f3 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,460 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,460 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYPHER RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2023 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf8c471-ccc2-415b-a0df-bbabe53635f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf8c471-ccc2-415b-a0df-bbabe53635f3
  27th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28edbb93-d2b6-426d-9b9e-3d2f621dd18b
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