Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
CPS
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9EA
UK
Telephone: +44 2077176000
E-mail: commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI32
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://cps.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Procurement of research services into the application of the Prosecutor's Code in decision making
Reference number: PR2023 065
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73110000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
450 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI32
II.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.
II.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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/08/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/05/2023