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title: "SCTS-2024-113 Literature Review on Sentencing Offences Involving Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Prostitution"
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# SCTS-2024-113 Literature Review on Sentencing Offences Involving Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Prostitution

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788650

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has completed the procurement process for a significant literature review project titled "SCTS-2024-113 Literature Review on Sentencing Offences Involving Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Prostitution." This review aims to assess current academic and jurisprudential literature relevant to the sentencing of modern slavery, human trafficking, and prostitution-related offences. The project, spanning both Scottish and other jurisdictions with a focus on common law comparisons, has seen the involvement of experts from The University Court of the University of Glasgow as the chosen supplier. The procurement followed an open procedure, aligning with the 'services' category, and the contract was signed on 17 January 2025, valued at £16,279.27.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in academic research, legal consulting, and policy analysis, particularly those focusing on the field of public order and safety. Firms experienced in comprehensive literature reviews and familiar with systematic methodologies will find this project aligns with their expertise. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in compiling extensive reports and executive summaries, especially those that include non-academic sources such as government statistics, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The focus on comparative studies with an emphasis on common law jurisdictions presents a valuable area for growth for enterprises with international research capabilities.

## Notice

The client is seeking to commission a review of pertinent academic and jurisprudential literature on the sentencing of modern slavery, human trafficking, and offences involving prostitution. The objective is to summarise existing academic, legal, and statistical work as part of the client's evidence-based approach to guideline creation, informing early considerations on whether to develop guidelines in this domain. The review(s) will encompass Scotland and other jurisdictions, emphasizing potential differences in jurisdictional approaches and contexts for international comparisons, with a primary focus on Scottish law and a preference for common law jurisdictions in such comparisons, especially with England and Wales. A systematic review process is mandated to ensure comprehensive coverage of key literature, and consultants are expected to outline their intended search methodology, including proposed search terms and publication databases, in initial discussions with the client. The incorporation of non-academic publications, such as official statistics or government evaluations, into the final output is also expected. Consultants are to deliver a final report, accompanied by an executive summary of the findings, upon the project's completion.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The client is seeking to commission a review of pertinent academic and jurisprudential literature on the sentencing of modern slavery, human trafficking, and offences involving prostitution. The objective is to summarise existing academic, legal, and statistical work as part of the client's evidence-based approach to guideline creation, informing early considerations on whether to develop guidelines in this domain. The review(s) will encompass Scotland and other jurisdictions, emphasizing potential differences in jurisdictional approaches and contexts for international comparisons, with a primary focus on Scottish law and a preference for common law jurisdictions in such comparisons, especially with England and Wales. A systematic review process is mandated to ensure comprehensive coverage of key literature, and consultants are expected to outline their intended search methodology, including proposed search terms and publication databases, in initial discussions with the client. The incorporation of non-academic publications, such as official statistics or government evaluations, into the final output is also expected. Consultants are to deliver a final report, accompanied by an executive summary of the findings, upon the project's completion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528342 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,279 |

## 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 | THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528342

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528342
  SCTS-2024-113 Literature Review on Sentencing Offences Involving Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Prostitution - The client is seeking to commission a review of pertinent academic and jurisprudential literature on the sentencing of modern slavery, human trafficking, and offences involving prostitution. The objective is to summarise existing academic, legal, and statistical work as part of the client's evidence-based approach to guideline creation, informing early considerations on whether to develop guidelines in this domain. The review(s) will encompass Scotland and other jurisdictions, emphasizing potential differences in jurisdictional approaches and contexts for international comparisons, with a primary focus on Scottish law and a preference for common law jurisdictions in such comparisons, especially with England and Wales. A systematic review process is mandated to ensure comprehensive coverage of key literature, and consultants are expected to outline their intended search methodology, including proposed search terms and publication databases, in initial discussions with the client. The incorporation of non-academic publications, such as official statistics or government evaluations, into the final output is also expected. Consultants are to deliver a final report, accompanied by an executive summary of the findings, upon the project's completion.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788650

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