Planning

Market Engagement - Forensic Psychology Framework (HMPPS)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

13 Oct 2021 at 15:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is currently in the planning stage of the Market Engagement process for a Forensic Psychology Framework, which is aimed at providing essential psychological services across public sector prison establishments in England and Wales. The procurement events will take place remotely on 22nd and 23rd November 2021, with interested parties invited to participate in three sessions focusing on risk assessments, intervention programmes, and supervision services for trainee forensic psychologists. The tender is expected to be published around 1st February 2022, with the contract slated to commence on or around 8th June 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic psychology and rehabilitation services. Companies that provide registered psychologists, psychological assessments, intervention programmes, or training supervision would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this competitive procurement process, aligning their services with the Ministry's commitment to improving rehabilitation and support for offenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Forensic Psychology Framework (HMPPS)

Notice Description

We would like to invite interested parties to three different Market Engagement Events which will be held remotely. Dates and Times - 22nd November 2021 10:00am - 12:00am will cover LOT1 - Forensic Psychology Risk Assessments - 23rd November 2021 10:00am - 11:30am will cover LOT2 - Intervention programmes (Healthy sex) - 23rd November 2021 13:30am - 15:00am will cover LOT3- Supervision Services for HMPPs trainee Forensic Psychologists. LOT 1: Forensic Psychology Risk Assessments Public sector prison establishments in England and Wales require the services of suitably qualified and experienced Forensic Psychologists to provide risk assessment services for prisoners/offenders. Services will be required on both a regular and ad-hoc basis to support work usually undertaken by Prison Service staff Psychology services are provided throughout HMPPS in both custody and community. High priority work is providing Forensic Psychological assessments & reports for the purposes of risk management. LOT 2: Intervention Programmes An important element of Psychology services is the contribution to rehabilitation of those in our care is the provision of evidence led interventions to address offending behaviour. Across the prison estate a number of group and individual interventions are delivered and overseen by Registered Psychologists. These are accredited by the CSAAP (Correctional Services Advice & Accreditation Panel) and therefore are bound by carefully constructed accreditation standards. In addition, on occasion there is a requirement to deliver a bespoke individual psychological intervention to some of the most complex individuals within our custody. LOT 3: Supervision Services Psychology service group in HMPPS is committed to developing our workforce so that the majority of the staff are Registered Psychologists (Forensic) with a number of Forensic Psychologist in Training posts in every region to ensure succession planning is a fluent process. At present those on a qualification route are enrolled on either the Cardiff Post Graduate Diploma in Practitioner Forensic Psychology or the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2). Supervision is a mandatory requirement for those in training and best practice for all Registered Psychologists. The demand for supervision services is variable depending on a number of factors. Demand may outstrip the capacity of directly employed Registered Psychologists and therefore this contract aims to support the workforce development and enable staff in training to progress at an appropriate speed. Important Information - The tender for this contract will go out on or around the 1st of February 2022 so please select the option to watch this PIN on contracts finder so you receive regular updates. - The contract once awarded will start on or around the 8th June 2022. - To register your interest for the Market Engagement address please email MoJProcurement.OffenderWelfare MoJProcurement.Off@justice.gov.uk Additional information: Please sign up to alerts on the PIN as the specification will be uploaded once it is completed so that you will have time to review it. *Estimated annual contract value LOT 1 - PS4,000,000 LOT2 - PS300,000 LOT3- 50,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e93566a5-eb94-46a2-9976-4d780077693b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9b7d146-0e38-4c76-a959-30e48cf87a96
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Helena Agus
Contact Email
mojprocurement.off@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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