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title: "Expansion of the Victim Contact Scheme Pilot Evaluation"
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# Expansion of the Victim Contact Scheme Pilot Evaluation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a305ec0c-7686-4d3c-bb8a-813a2fc746f6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the expansion of the Victim Contact Scheme Pilot Evaluation. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £78,669, and the contract period runs from 13th March 2023 to 30th November 2023. The project aims to evaluate and expand the Victim Contact Scheme to include stalking and harassment victims with shorter sentences, focusing on Hampshire, Thames Valley, Northumbria, and Kent, Surrey, and Sussex for six months.

This tender offers opportunities for research services providers to contribute to a national roll-out strategy for the updated Victim Contact Scheme. The Ministry of Justice seeks evidence-based recommendations for effective implementation. Businesses specializing in research services with experience in public sector evaluations are well-suited to compete in this tender. The project's emphasis on evidence-based decision-making provides a platform for contractors to showcase expertise in research methodology and evaluation.

## Notice

Following a complaint where a victim of harassment was not notified of the offender's release, Ministers want to expand the current Victim Contact Scheme (VCS) to victims of stalking and harassment including where the length of sentence was less than 12 months. The expansion is being piloted within Hampshire, Thames Valley, Northumbria, and the whole of Kent, Surrey and Sussex for a period of six months. Although an expansion of the current scheme, the process will be different due to the shorter sentence length from these cases. Evidence is needed to understand what processes are most effective for national roll-out of the scheme, picking up any unanticipated consequences. This evaluation will provide a clear and evidenced set of recommendations and future guidance to ensure an evidence-based approach to the implementation and national roll-out of the expanded Victim Contact Scheme for January 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cdf587-a739-400b-8dd1-ae83b4f76ccb |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,669 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,669 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cdf587-a739-400b-8dd1-ae83b4f76ccb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cdf587-a739-400b-8dd1-ae83b4f76ccb
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/389e9a26-b7fa-4de4-9e15-06a7445e264e
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