Planning

Dependency and Recovery Services National

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

08 Oct 2021 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is initiating a tender for the "Dependency and Recovery Services National" project, aimed at procuring services for individuals on probation across various regions in England. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement involves a significant engagement process with a key deadline for submitting Selection Questionnaires by 27th October 2021, to qualify for future bidding opportunities through the Probation Dynamic Framework. The contract launch is anticipated between November 2021 and January 2022, with an indicative award date set for April 2022. This project falls within the industry category of addiction treatment, aiming to provide comprehensive support related to substance misuse and recovery services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in addiction treatment, mental health support, and related community services. Companies that can offer innovative and non-duplicative services tailored to meet the complex needs of probationers are encouraged to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find particular relevance in this procurement, enabling them to extend their service offerings and engagement within the justice sector.

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Notice Title

Dependency and Recovery Services National

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure Dependency and Recovery services for People on Probation within the majority of Probation Regions in England. The competition will be run via the Probation Dynamic Framework with an expected launch date between November 21 and January 2022, and an indicative Contract Award Date of April 2022. A significant proportion of People on Probation have a dependency on legal and illegal substances. The impact of this and associated activities is wide-ranging both for the individual, their families and for society. Substance use disorders often co-occur alongside other mental illnesses, with more than half of people with substance use disorders experiencing mental illness. Frequently, each disorder amplifies the symptoms of the other. Providers will be required to provide a broad range of substance misuse and addiction related support for a range of complex needs. These services should not duplicate existing clinical commissioned services but should enhance an individual's ability to access the clinical services and support them in this need area. Each Probation Region is seeking to procure their services on a different geographical basis which cannot be confirmed at this point in time, further details will be provided to the sector once it is known. Actions required: 1. Interested bidders should submit Selection Questionnaires in order to be qualified on to the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PDSF) under service category DF.04 Dependency and Recovery in order to then be invited to bid for these opportunities. 2. The Authority is also seeking for bidders to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) in order to inform the future content of the ITT and give bidders the ability to submit their views on various aspects of the specification and overall requirement. Bidders who wish to submit an RFI should contact probationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk for a copy of the RFI by no later than Friday 15th October 2021 for a submission deadline of Friday 22nd October 2021. The Authority is happy to be contacted by any providers that may be able to provide services to these regions. Please contacts us at ProbationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk. Please note, the procurement will be conducted through the PSDF. Only Providers who have submitted a PSDF SQ and qualified onto the PSDF under DF.04 Dependency and Recovery will be invited to bid. Additional information: To clarify the Authority are procuring Dependency and Recovery Services in all probation regions within England. If you have any queries regarding this potential tender opportunity, please contact us at probationdynamicframework@justice.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15ab366c-c102-4320-8b49-96d92d70709d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3aa6a36-f103-4a21-af32-758256a29fca
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33693300 - Addiction treatment

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

75230000 - Justice services

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

75231240 - Probation services

85100000 - Health services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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