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title: "Evaluation of the Domestic Abuse Polygraph Pilot"
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# Evaluation of the Domestic Abuse Polygraph Pilot

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86a3783a-8ab2-4ece-b21b-e60dff008d0e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the Evaluation of the Domestic Abuse Polygraph Pilot. This contract involves conducting an evaluation of mandatory polygraph testing within the context of new legislation in the Domestic Abuse Bill. The contract, valued at £147,500, falls under the market research services category. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to the Cambridge Centre for Evidence Based Policing. The contract period started on November 9, 2020, and ends on November 8, 2023, with the tender period ending on October 1, 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the market research services industry, particularly those experienced in evaluation and research projects. Being a service-related contract focused on assessing new legislation implementation, businesses with expertise in conducting evaluations and working with government bodies like the Ministry of Justice would be well-suited to compete. The contract's focus on post-release supervision and engagement with key stakeholders highlights the need for specialised knowledge and experience in handling sensitive subjects within the justice system.

## Notice

The contract is to conduct an evaluation of mandatory polygraph testing, which is being piloted as part of new legislation in the Domestic Abuse Bill for post-release supervision of eligible people convicted of domestic abuse offences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8669378d-a59d-4ad2-a002-e3094762f650 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 8 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £147,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £147,500 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE CENTRE FOR EVIDENCE BASED POLICING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2023 at 17:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8669378d-a59d-4ad2-a002-e3094762f650
- 29 Aug 2023 at 16:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8669378d-a59d-4ad2-a002-e3094762f650
- 18 Nov 2021 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8669378d-a59d-4ad2-a002-e3094762f650

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8669378d-a59d-4ad2-a002-e3094762f650
  1st September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b5284bd-bc62-42f1-bdd6-e00476d7ffeb
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd0cc629-484d-4409-b79a-05710b3410d1
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