Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
CPS
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9EA
Telephone
+44 2077176000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI32 - Westminster
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://cps.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Procurement of research services into the application of the Prosecutor's Code in decision making
Reference number
PR2023 065
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73110000 - Research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The CPS would like to commission research into the use of the Prosecutor Code and decision making.
If you would like to submit an expression of interest please email commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk quoting reference PR2023 065 in the subject heading. An EOI document will be sent via email in reply to your email.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £450,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI32 - Westminster
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This workstream and the research carried out will explore and provide greater understanding of the way that prosecutors enact the Prosecutor's Code and supporting guidance when determining whether to charge a suspect, and in particular the extent to which this facilitates consistency in decision making. There is a need to explore the way in which prosecutors apply the Code and associated guidance, with a view to ensuring that that CPS has taken all reasonable steps to reduce disproportionality in decision making and is addressing its Public Sector Equality Duty.
two.2.14) Additional information
If you would like to submit an expression of interest please email commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk quoting reference PR2023 065 in the subject heading. An EOI document will be sent via email in reply to your email.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 August 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
If you would like to submit an expression of interest please email commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk quoting reference PR2023 065 in the subject heading. An EOI document will be sent via email in reply to your email.