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Audit requirement for Democratic Therapeutic Communities (OPD) (2024 - 2026)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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03 Apr 2024 at 08:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of Quality Assurance Services for Democratic Therapeutic Communities (DTCs) in England and Wales. The contract covers the design, development, delivery, and review of an integrated standards-based audit and quality improvement process for DTCs and TC+ within HMPPS. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a contract value of £200,000. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in services related to prison services within the regions of North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, and Wales. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are deemed suitable to participate in this contract. The audit requirement aims to measure the compliance and clinical performance of the intervention to deliver high-quality services within the specified operating models and reduce reoffending rates in prison environments.

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Notice Title

Audit requirement for Democratic Therapeutic Communities (OPD) (2024 - 2026)

Notice Description

The Audit Requirement for HMPPS Democratic Therapeutic Communities (DTCs) and Therapeutic Communities Plus (TC+) in England and Wales relates to the provision of Quality Assurance Services. As part of the specification, the supplier will be required to design, develop, deliver and review an integrated standards-based audit and quality improvement process for all DTCs in HMPPS including TC+. Democratic Therapeutic Communities (DTC's) form part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway. They are structured, psychotherapeutically informed environments within the prison estate which provide group-based therapy within a social climate to promote positive relationships, personal responsibility and social participation for prisoners. They also address a range of needs and behaviours including interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation, self-management, and psychological well-being. DTCs are a fully immersive living learning environment. The DTC's service is to be delivered over a series of two-year cycles, incorporating a full clinical audit, using specialist auditors, within each cycle that measures each DTC's compliance with the detailed and accredited operating models for reducing reoffending. This review process will provide a measure of the quality of the intervention as a DTC and its clinical integrity; additionally, it will provide an assessment of clinical performance and report to the Correctional Services Accreditation and Advice Panel (CSAAP) in line with accreditation requirements. Additional information: The Ministry of Justice advertised an open market engagement opportunity in December 2023 via Contracts Finder. No suppliers, other than the incumbent, expressed an interest in the requirement. Therefore, PCR 2015 Regulation 32(2)(a) applies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a28050a-6e1d-48f5-b6dd-a31ea927ef88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c036a7f-c093-486a-b4dc-ef9b7b0a0561
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231230 - Prison services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 0AE
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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