--- title: "GB-London: What works to support the youngest children in the criminal justice system and to divert them from perceived criminal behaviour" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e182e9f9-b0d7-4c87-acad-ae80dd49f9bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e182e9f9-b0d7-4c87-acad-ae80dd49f9bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e182e9f9-b0d7-4c87-acad-ae80dd49f9bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e182e9f9-b0d7-4c87-acad-ae80dd49f9bc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION" published: "2021-10-01" --- # GB-London: What works to support the youngest children in the criminal justice system and to divert them from perceived criminal behaviour Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e182e9f9-b0d7-4c87-acad-ae80dd49f9bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e182e9f9-b0d7-4c87-acad-ae80dd49f9bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e182e9f9-b0d7-4c87-acad-ae80dd49f9bc.json) ## Summary The Local Government Association has initiated a public procurement process titled "What works to support the youngest children in the criminal justice system and to divert them from perceived criminal behaviour" in London, UK. This tender, classified under the research and development services category, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 20 October 2021. The contract period is set to begin on 1 November 2021 and will conclude on 18 February 2022. The procurement method is open, and the estimated budget for the project is £25,000, with a minimum value of £10,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in consultancy services related to child development and criminal justice reform. Organisations with experience in research and development, particularly those focused on youth behaviour and social services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, making this procurement a viable path for businesses looking to grow in the public sector and address critical social issues. ## Notice The age of criminal responsibility (ACR) refers to the minimum age that a child can be prosecuted and punished by law for an offence. England, Wales and Northern Ireland have one of the lowest ACRs in the world at age 10. Campaigners have been calling for the ACR to be raised to reflect international standards and research around child development. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which was ratified by the UK government in 1991, calls upon states parties to establish a minimum age "below which children shall be presumed not to have the capacity to infringe the penal law". The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child recommended in 2007 that states set this minimum age at 12 or higher ; in 2019, it revised this to a minimum age of at least 14. England currently has one of the lowest ACRs in the world: The Child Rights International Network. In theory, that means a child of any age could be convicted and sentenced. Of the states that do have a minimum, North Carolina's is the lowest at seven years. The proportion of Black children given a caution or sentence is almost three times higher than the proportion of Black children in the 10-17 population, and this has increased over the past 10 years. The proportion of proven more serious offences (for example, robbery and violent crime) was greater for those: * aged 15-17, (15% compared to 10% of offences committed by 10-14 year olds), * black children (23%, with other ethnic groups ranging from 11% to 22%), and * boys (15%, compared to 5% for girls). There is a wealth of evidence that suggests that a 10-year-old's brain is not developed enough to understand that they may be undertaking an act that is criminal, or understanding the consequences. They are also unable to manage the experience in the criminal justice system. Evidence drawn from the House of Parliament, Age of Criminal Responsibility Briefing Paper (2018) highlights that brain imaging has shown that brain development, especially in the regions involved in decision-making, does not stop in childhood but continues into adulthood. Furthermore, evidence suggests that younger children have higher levels of re-offending and therefore repeated involvement in the CJS compared to children that have been involved in the CJS at a later age. The younger the child is when first having contact with juvenile justice, then the more likely it is the child will become entrenched in the justice system There is also a significant impact on the long term outcomes of children and young people. Involvement in the youth justice system reduces the likelihood that children will complete school and obtain educational qualifications. A criminal record also impacts directly on the chances of future employment. Children who have formal contact with the criminal justice system are less likely to be in work as young adults than those whose offending did not result in a formal sanction. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ed0c39-d29a-4efe-881b-382ef73c2c83 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 18 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3HZ | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Oct 2021 at 20:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ed0c39-d29a-4efe-881b-382ef73c2c83 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ed0c39-d29a-4efe-881b-382ef73c2c83 1st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-What-works-to-support-the-youngest-children-in-the-criminal-justice-system-and-to-divert-them-from-perceived-criminal-behaviour/32BKZP3HEJ Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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