Award

Forensic Psychologist in Training Qualification

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

12 Jun 2025 at 09:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has concluded a procurement process, awarding a contract to deliver a Forensic Psychologist in Training qualification. This programme, classified under education and training services, falls within the higher education services category. The contract has been awarded to Cardiff Metropolitan University, with a contract duration starting from 1 May 2025 and ending on 30 April 2033. The service will be applicable to multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold, albeit this notice serves as an award notification rather than a tender invitation. The tender period concluded on 14 January 2025, and the award was announced on 12 June 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the education and safety training sectors to engage in substantial service delivery. The involvement of Cardiff Metropolitan University underscores the potential for entities with expertise in adult and special education services to compete for similar contracts with the Ministry of Justice. SMEs stand to benefit particularly from such opportunities, given their suitability for procurement processes like these. Businesses focused on providing specialised education and training can leverage this contract as a benchmark for developing and showcasing their qualifications, thus promoting business growth in both national and international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Psychologist in Training Qualification

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ******* This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. A contract is being awarded to deliver a Forensic Psychologist in Training qualification for His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). The contract allows enrolments in the qualification for four years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24061a8f-746f-40af-b225-36d237d38eff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1b1a40-4874-4a36-badf-0248e5ddfc31
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80330000 - Safety education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£691,200 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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