Procurement of research services into the application of the Prosecutor's Code in decision making

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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. Lot 1: 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. 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.