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title: "The Provision of a research provider for research on Impact Evaluation of Digital products in prisons"
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# The Provision of a research provider for research on Impact Evaluation of Digital products in prisons

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad44b672-a150-4a02-a6d9-5b926397e959

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for "The Provision of a research provider for research on Impact Evaluation of Digital products in prisons." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services, including social research. It was initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 26th July 2018 and concluded on 31st March 2019, with the award being published on 28th April 2020 and valued at £97,850.

This tender presents significant opportunities for research firms, particularly those specialising in social research and technology impact evaluations within the prison system. Businesses with expertise in developing robust methodologies for assessing digital technology's effects in correctional facilities would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find pathways for growth by leveraging their agility and innovative approaches in fulfilling such government contracts.

## Notice

The primary aim of the impact evaluation is to robustly assess any benefits realised and any unintended outcomes from digital technology operating in a prison. The assessment will be of technology already in place to inform future rollout elsewhere in the prison estate. As a result, it will not be possible to undertake a randomised control trial to evaluate impact and the project's main focus will be the development of a robust methodology to enable measurement of impacts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2fd2cd9-97a0-4aa9-b5bf-4f3a6317ec6c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,850 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |

## 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

- 28 Apr 2020 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2fd2cd9-97a0-4aa9-b5bf-4f3a6317ec6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2fd2cd9-97a0-4aa9-b5bf-4f3a6317ec6c
  28th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74a88b9e-ca1f-4be8-9287-81494134bf4d
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