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title: "Research on equality and diversity in the work of the Sentencing Council"
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# Research on equality and diversity in the work of the Sentencing Council

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a64e8cf-dbf8-4d71-977d-cbf9b6f81dc3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is initiating a tender for a project titled "Research on equality and diversity in the work of the Sentencing Council." This procurement falls under the research services category and is based in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this tender was published on 14th June 2021, with a future notice date set for 28th June 2021. The contract period is expected to run from 6th September 2021 to 5th December 2021, with a total budget of £20,000 targeted for this project.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy and social research services, particularly those with expertise in equality and diversity within the criminal justice system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those capable of engaging with underrepresented groups to address disparities in sentencing. Collaborations with academic experts in the field may enhance proposals and contribute positively to the aims of the Sentencing Council in improving equalities in sentencing practices.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17058d9d-f2a0-4a19-a2b5-cb58c3207e45 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| 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
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 14:22 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17058d9d-f2a0-4a19-a2b5-cb58c3207e45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17058d9d-f2a0-4a19-a2b5-cb58c3207e45
  14th June 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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