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title: "Decision making about remand and alternatives to remand in Scotland's Criminal Justice System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000597719"
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# Decision making about remand and alternatives to remand in Scotland's Criminal Justice System

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000597719

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently involved in a public procurement process titled "Decision making about remand and alternatives to remand in Scotland's Criminal Justice System." This procurement falls under the services category and focuses on research to better understand remand within Scotland's Criminal Justice System. The tender period ended on 11th October 2019, and the award was signed on 11th December 2019. The total value of the contract is £77,950, with KSO Research Limited being awarded the contract. The contracting authority is based in Edinburgh, UK, and has outlined an open procurement method for this process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms engaged in research and consultancy services related to legal and criminal justice systems. Businesses specialising in mixed methods research, especially those with previous experience in justice-related studies, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, companies equipped to conduct in-depth analysis and offer innovative alternatives within the context of judicial processes may find this procurement particularly advantageous for business growth. As the Scottish Government aims for better decision-making in remand cases, successful bidders will contribute to meaningful advancements in the field.

## Notice

The Scottish Government's Justice Analytical Services are commissioning mixed methods research to explore the formal and informal reasons for remand decisions and what, if any, alternatives to remand might be useful and workable.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Decision Making about Remand & Alternatives to Remand in Scotland's Criminal Justice System. Justice Analytical Services conducted in-house analysis on the use of remand in each court in Scotland, as well as on the selection of reasons for remand within the legal framework. This research found that multiple legal reasons often influence the decision to place an individual on remand but that decisions are being made consistently across courts, in line with the provisions in existing legislation. However, it is difficult to tease out the weight being given to each of these reasons in individual remand rulings and if other factors also play a part in making that decision. There are certain courts that appear to be 'outliers' in terms of using remand, which may suggest some local, specific concerns that lead to greater use of remand. This previous research suggests that, though we have some knowledge of remand, more detailed understanding is needed of the progress of remand cases through the criminal justice system, decision-making about remand, and whether key stakeholders in justice could make greater use of alternatives. Therefore, Justice Analytical Services are commissioning mixed methods research to explore the formal and informal reasons for remand decisions and what, if any, alternatives to remand might be useful and workable. This will allow the SG to access greater levels of detail about remand, to understand everyday decision-making and why the use of alternatives to remand may vary in different courts in the context of different cases.

Renewal: 6 month extension period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376523 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,950 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KSO RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376523
- 13 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366093

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366093
  Decision making about remand and alternatives to remand in Scotland's Criminal Justice System - The Scottish Government's Justice Analytical Services are commissioning mixed methods research to explore the formal and informal reasons for remand decisions and what, if any, alternatives to remand might be useful and workable.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376523
  Decision making about remand and alternatives to remand in Scotland's Criminal Justice System - The Scottish Government's Justice Analytical Services are commissioning mixed methods research to explore the formal and informal reasons for remand decisions and what, if any, alternatives to remand might be useful and workable.

## Notice URLs

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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000597719
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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