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Contract Award for Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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07 Apr 2025 at 08:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG), focused on medical practice services within the broader services industry category. The contract involves three suppliers: Medco (Secure Healthcare Services) Ltd, Marpe Health, and Primary Care Sheffield Ltd. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, requires periodic and immediate medical report writing for compassionate early release decisions. Key dates include the contract's start on 21 January 2025 and its end on 20 January 2027. Delivery addresses span the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and worldwide.

This contract offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large organisations experienced in medical practice services. Businesses capable of providing precise, clear medical reports quickly will thrive under the ad-hoc, tight turnaround requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, potentially expanding their reach in public sector healthcare services. The involvement of the Ministry of Justice indicates a steady demand for reliable healthcare service providers to support government initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award for Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG)

Notice Description

Award of a Framework of 3 Suppliers, to provide a medical report writing service. The service comprises of a Doctor summarising medical evidence in Plain English in order for a decision to be made regarding an application for a prisoner's early release, in line with the Early Release on Compassionate Grounds Policy Framework. Due to the nature of ERCG, Reports are required on an ad-hoc basis, with short timescales for turnaround.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75bab6f9-869f-4e55-82d9-4157340e27d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b0fa255-d0d8-47b1-992b-b739b665ae49
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,260 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,260 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2027 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
mojprocurement.off@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
3
Supplier Names

MARPE HEALTH

MEDCO (SECURE HEALTHCARE SERVICES

PRIMARY CARE SHEFFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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