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title: "National Survey on Perceptions of Sentencing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000759464"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
published: "2024-05-13"
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# National Survey on Perceptions of Sentencing

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000759464

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, located in Edinburgh, UKM region, has completed the procurement process for the "National Survey on Perceptions of Sentencing" within the public order and safety industry category. The procurement stage was at the award phase, with a contract signed on May 7, 2024, valued at £75,000 GBP. This procurement opportunity was for services under the open procedure, where Ipsos (market research) Ltd was awarded the contract. The deadline for submissions was on May 13, 2024.

This tender by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in market research and survey services. Businesses that can provide nationally representative survey solutions related to public perceptions of sentencing would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive environment for interested suppliers to participate and potentially secure contracts that contribute to the public order and safety sector in the UK.

## Notice

One of the Scottish Sentencing Council's statutory objectives is to promote greater awareness and understanding of sentencing policy and practice. Therefore, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), on behalf of The Scottish Sentencing Council, has a requirement to commission a Nationally Representative Survey in respect of Public Perceptions of Sentencing by SCTS.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

One of the Scottish Sentencing Council's statutory objectives is to promote greater awareness and understanding of sentencing policy and practice. Therefore, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), on behalf of The Scottish Sentencing Council, has a requirement to commission a Nationally Representative Survey in respect of Public Perceptions of Sentencing by SCTS.

Renewal: The contract shall be for a period of 12 months with a SCTS only option to extend for up to a further 3 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505092 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 75230000 - Justice services
- 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

## Release History

- 13 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505092
- 29 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499754

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499754
  National Survey on Perceptions of Sentencing - One of the Scottish Sentencing Council's statutory objectives is to promote greater awareness and understanding of sentencing policy and practice. Therefore, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), on behalf of The Scottish Sentencing Council, has a requirement to commission a Nationally Representative Survey in respect of Public Perceptions of Sentencing by SCTS.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505092
  National Survey on Perceptions of Sentencing - One of the Scottish Sentencing Council's statutory objectives is to promote greater awareness and understanding of sentencing policy and practice. Therefore, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), on behalf of The Scottish Sentencing Council, has a requirement to commission a Nationally Representative Survey in respect of Public Perceptions of Sentencing by SCTS.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759464
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotscourts.gov.uk/the-courts/courts-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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