Planning

Future Opportunity - Early Release on Compassionate Grounds

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

08 Jan 2024 at 12:18

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, located in London, is planning a tender titled "Future Opportunity - Early Release on Compassionate Grounds" in the medical specialist services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with a future notice date of March 18, 2024. The contract period is set to start on August 5, 2024, and end on August 4, 2029. The tender aims to establish a framework for independent medical advisors to review ERCG applications, providing views on clinical criteria primarily for health and social care-related cases.

This tender by the Ministry of Justice offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to participate. Businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise in medical advisory services, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The Ministry of Justice requires quick turn-around services with urgent requests needed within 24 hours and non-urgent requests within 72 hours. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute to the ERCG application process and potentially secure a position within the framework to provide essential medical advisory services across prisons in England and Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Opportunity - Early Release on Compassionate Grounds

Notice Description

In line with the Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG) Policy Framework, the Public Protection Casework Section (PPCS), within the Public Protection Group (PPG) in HMPPS, require independent medical advisors to provide a view on ERCG applications for health and social care related cases. The role of an independent medical advisor is to review and interpret the clinical reports contained within the ERCG application. A medical advisor must be a qualified doctor with current General Medical Council registration. This is a crucial and essential part of the application process. The medical advisor will be expected to review the reports, provide a plain English summary, and provide a view on whether the clinical criteria for consideration for ERCG is met. This will be written in a format that is accessible to non-clinical personnel within PPG/HMPPS, to inform their decision making. There may, on occasion, be a requirement for provision of follow up addendums. The Authority is considering establishment of a Framework to deliver this service. The service requires a quick turn-around from application; urgent requests are required within 24 hours, and non-urgent requests are required within 72 hours. The service will be conducted remotely and will be available to all prisons within England and Wales. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 100 applications per annum across the Framework. This volume estimate is provided for illustrative purposes only and should be treated as a best estimate at the time of publication. The Authority provides no guarantees of volumes, monetary commitment, or future requirements whatsoever.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/204f6c01-dfe1-44d4-845e-45db51e093ce
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

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