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title: "Disproportionality - Corpus Linguistics Research"
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# Disproportionality - Corpus Linguistics Research

Buyer: CPS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0f74c7a-ef75-47c2-84c5-0532c540e0e4

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## Summary

The Crown Prosecution Services (CPS) has awarded a contract for the research project titled "Disproportionality - Corpus Linguistics Research" to Aston University. The contract, valued at GBP 55,191.6, falls under the services category and was procured using a limited competitive quotation method. The tender period ended on 27th March 2023, with the contract expected to run from 28th April 2023 to 18th September 2023. The research project aims to delve into factors influencing charging decisions within the CPS and presents business opportunities for firms specialized in research and development consultancy services.

Businesses offering research and development consultancy services can leverage the awarded contract by the CPS to Aston University to participate in the research project exploring disproportionality in charging decisions. As the contract involves analysing various factors affecting decision-making processes, companies with expertise in data analysis, language processing, and legal research are well-suited to compete. The awarded contract aligns with the CPS's initiative to gain deeper insights into decision-making processes, creating a conducive environment for eligible businesses to contribute and grow their service offerings.

## Notice

A programme of mixed-methods research has been designed to explore disproportionality in more detail within the CPS. In particular, the research aims to go beyond understanding that there is disproportionality in CPS charging decisions and explore why and how this disproportionality occurs. (Corpus Linguistics) For the next stage of this research, the research team will analyse how charging decisions may be impacted by various factors that have not yet been explored. These include previous offending history, the language and presentation of evidence files to the CPS, and the processes that prosecutors follow when reviewing these files.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30192903-ea89-4a66-9af6-406c8647b551 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2023 - 18 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,191 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,191 |
| 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 | CPS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASTON UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 May 2023 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30192903-ea89-4a66-9af6-406c8647b551

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30192903-ea89-4a66-9af6-406c8647b551
  25th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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