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Forensic Psychologist in Training (FPiT) Qualification

Ministry of Justice

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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01 Aug 2024 at 15:03

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

26 Jul 2024 at 11:56

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract to The British Psychological Society for delivering a Forensic Psychologist in Training qualification for His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). The contract, valued at £662,400, covers a period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2033 and enables enrolments in the qualification for four years. This procurement, completed using an open procedure below the threshold, focuses on the education and training services category. The award notice signals the conclusion of the tender process, marking the transitioning phase into the contract execution stage. The service will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This awarded contract opens opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly in higher and adult education sectors. Companies with expertise in providing accredited training programmes in forensic psychology, tailored to meet Health & Care Professions Council standards, would benefit greatly. Small and medium enterprises stand to gain, as the procurement highlights suitability for them, enhancing their ability to participate in and profit from governmental contracts. Such opportunities not only offer a steady workflow over several years but also allow these enterprises to expand their reach in providing specialised education and training services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Psychologist in Training (FPiT) Qualification

Notice Description

This is a Future Opportunity for a market engagement event for the Psychology Services Group (PSG) within His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) part of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). This is to give details of a tender to provide training for approximately up to 60 Forensic Psychologists in Training (FPiTs) per year (up to 240 in total over the length of the contract) with the opportunity to achieve the stage 2 FPiT qualification. HMPPS PSG is one of the largest employers of Forensic Psychologists who undertake a range of tasks which includes assessment and intervention, research, consultancy, and training. To work as a FPiT in the UK, and to use this protected title, individuals must engage in a course of training that meets the requirements of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the standards of proficiency in Forensic Psychology. The requirement of this tender is to provide a stage 2 HCPC approved qualification in Forensic Psychology training route that will, on completion, confer registration with the HCPC for those individuals undertaking the training. The FPiT will be based in various locations across England and Wales, so having full geographical coverage is an important part of the requirement. The market engagement event will outline the high-level requirements of delivering the FPiT Qualification to HMPPS PSG. The event will: - outline our plans, provide interested parties with prior notice of an impending procurement, receive feedback from providers on the plans and advise of next steps. We would like to invite prospective bidders to attend this pre-market engagement event on Thursday 12th September 2024 at 10am via Microsoft Teams. The session will be led by the Psychology Services Group team (PSG) and the People Services Commercial and Contract Management team from the MoJ. The agenda for the session is as follows - Introductions - Overview of the MoJ and the service required - Procurement Overview - Questions and Answers - Next Steps A separate virtual 121 session will also be available, expected to be later that day, with length of session dependent on demand. Please see the Additional Information section on how to register for the event on Thursday 12th September 2024. Additional information: The MoJ would like providers to express their interest in this requirement by Tuesday 10th September 2024 at 12.00 noon British Summer Time (Invites will be sent out on Wednesday 11th September for the market engagement event) by sending a message via our e-sourcing platform (Jaggaer):- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Please include the following detail in your message; - Quoting Reference - Forensic Psychology Reference 'PQQ_433' - Full name - Company/organisation name - Contact details (E-mail and phone number) - Please indicate if you would like a separate 121 session expected to be later that day, length of session will be dependent on interest. All responders (With a limit of 3 attendees per providers) will receive an invite to the Teams event on Thursday 12th September 2024 at 10am. If you do not have an account, please register on Jaggaer to create an account. If you have problems registering please contact 0845 0100 132 or e-mail esourcing@justice.gov.uk This notice is for Information only and the Authority reserves the right to not proceed to tender. Additionally the Authority (MoJ) reserves the right to discontinue the tendering process and not to award the contract. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the estimated value, the service classification of this requirement or the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding and the Authority reserves the right at it's absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Authority to commence any competitive tender process. The Authority is not / shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in participating in this market engagement exercise. Any contracts are subject to the relevant legal and Cabinet Office controls and policies. The Authority reserves the right to source items included through other means (e.g. an existing contract or framework).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0f9403c-174b-4939-84e5-068110bf7b77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad042a5-2588-4a97-b7b0-114fff7abe3c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80330000 - Safety education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2033 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
Postcode Area
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

Notice Documents

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