Planning

Autism Services for Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot PDU in Wales

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

21 Oct 2021 at 18:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is initiating a procurement process for Autism Support Services targeting individuals on probation within the Swansea, Neath, and Port Talbot Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) in Wales. This tender, titled "Autism Services for Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot PDU in Wales," is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date scheduled for 5th November 2021. The authority plans to launch the competitive bidding process in December 2021, aiming for contract awards in January 2022 and service commencement in February 2022. The procurement method is through the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PSDF), specifically under the service category DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in emotional wellbeing and autism support services, particularly those eager to engage with the justice sector. Suitable competitors include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide tailored assessments and support for individuals with neurodivergent conditions. Interested bidders are invited to participate in a virtual market engagement event on 9th November 2021 to learn more and should submit Selection Questionnaires to qualify for future bidding opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autism Services for Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot PDU in Wales

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure Autism support services for People on Probation within the Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) within the Wales probation region. The Authority is seeking to launch a competition in December 2021 using the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PSDF), with an indicative contract award date of January 2022 and service commencement in February 2022. A recent MOJ call for evidence on neurodivergence estimates that approximately 15-20% of the adult population has some form of neuro-divergence (ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism etc.) with Autism affecting 1-2% of the population. However, the evidence submitted also suggests that individuals with neuro-divergence are significantly over-represented in the Criminal Justice System with 5-7% of those referred to liaison and diversion services having an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). In order to better understand the needs of the caseload in Wales and to develop an approach which addresses the gap in specialist support for people with autism, the requirement is an initial pilot in the Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot PDU. The service is likely to involve an assessment, support for people on probation (including face to face delivery) and consultation support for Probation Practitioners where a person on probation does not wish to engage with the service provider but early assessment indicates a tailored approach would be beneficial. The intention is that the outcome of this pilot will help to inform future commissioning of an all Wales service. 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.07 Emotional Wellbeing in order to then be invited to bid for these opportunities. 2. The Authority will be conducting a virtual Market Engagement event on Tuesday 9th November 2021. Please contact ProbationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk to book your place by no later than Friday 5th November 2021. The Authority is happy to be contacted by any providers that may be able to provide services to this region. 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 service category DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing will be invited to bid. Additional information: The Authority is seeking to procure Autism support services for People on Probation within the Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) within the Wales probation region. Interested bidders should submit Selection Questionnaires in order to be qualified on to the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PDSF) under service category DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing in order to then be invited to bid for these opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cae97c0-c548-47f2-a468-88420fb916bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dc17bb-4b6b-4feb-bf3d-11cad5c0fa7f
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

75231240 - Probation services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Probation Services Commercial Team - Ministry of Justice
Contact Email
probationdynamicframework@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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