Planning

Early Release on Compassionate Grounds - Future Opportunity

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

31 Aug 2023 at 10:00

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is planning a tender for "Early Release on Compassionate Grounds - Future Opportunity" in the prison services industry. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 2nd October 2023. The contract period is from 1st December 2023 to 1st December 2026, providing an opportunity for businesses to participate in providing medical advisory services remotely to HM Prisons. Interested parties can contact MoJProcurement.Off@justice.gov.uk for further information, and the procurement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender from the Ministry of Justice presents an opportunity for qualified doctors and medical advisory services providers to contribute to independent medical assessments for early release decisions within the prison system. Businesses in the health services and medical practice sectors, particularly those with expertise in general-practitioner and specialist medical services, are well-suited to compete. The contract value is £75,000 in GBP, with delivery addresses covering British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other locations, providing a wide geographic scope for potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Release on Compassionate Grounds - Future Opportunity

Notice Description

This service is to cover all of HM Prisons, and service will be conducted remotely. The Public Protection Group (part of HMPPS) require independent medical advisors to provide a view whether an application meets the requirements in the Early Release on Compassionate Grounds Policy Framework. Advisors must be a qualified doctor with current registration to the General Medical Council, as per the ERCG Policy Framework. 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 has been met. This will be written in a format that is accessible to non-clinical personnel within PPCS/HMPPS, to inform their decision making. Please contact MoJProcurement.Off@justice.gov.uk if this opportunity is of interest, and we can provide further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a38fe7fe-7d44-4bdf-be2a-f7e54ece7208
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a53883-3a4d-4cab-a10b-85029c0a98de
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75231230 - Prison services

85100000 - Health services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121000 - Medical practice services

85121100 - General-practitioner services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 1 Dec 2026 3-4 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

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