Planning

Supervision of Forensic Psychologists in Training - Market Engagement Questionnaire

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

25 Oct 2024 at 13:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is conducting a procurement process titled "Supervision of Forensic Psychologists in Training - Market Engagement Questionnaire." This initiative falls under the category of psychiatrist or psychologist services and encompasses a wide geographic area including the UK, Europe, and other locations. The current stage is planning, with the Market Engagement Questionnaire being the focal point. The deadline to complete the questionnaire is 21st November 2024. This engagement aims to explore procurement options for the standalone supervision requirement, which involves the supervision of forensic psychologists in training both remotely and, occasionally, in person. Key responsibilities include coordinating and additional supervision of trainees, aligned with quality standards and registration requirements.

This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in psychological and therapeutic services. It is ideal for companies with experience in providing forensic supervision, especially those with registered forensic psychologists boasting at least two years post-qualification experience. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. By engaging in this market survey, businesses can influence the development of the service's commercial delivery model, potentially securing a four-year contract supporting one of the largest training organisations for forensic psychologists.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supervision of Forensic Psychologists in Training - Market Engagement Questionnaire

Notice Description

The Psychology Services Group (PSG) provides evidence-based, psychological, and therapeutic services to support people in custody and on probation aimed at reducing their risk of harm and reoffending. It is one of the largest training organisations for Forensic Psychologists. Following recent Market Engagement for wider Psychological Services requirements (Notice references: ntc_8923, ntc_8924), HMPPS are seeking to further engage with the market to consider procurement options for the Supervision requirement as a standalone contract(s). This specific requirement is for the services of suitably qualified and experienced Registered Forensic Psychologists (with at least 2 years post qualification experience) to provide Supervision to Forensic Psychologists in Training. Services will be required on both a regular and ad-hoc basis to support work usually undertaken by HMPPS staff. There are two aspects to supervision in the context of Forensic Psychologists in Training; - Co-ordinating Supervisor / Clinical Supervisor (CS) - Guidance and Development of individual trainees throughout their qualification. - Additional Supervisor/ Designated Supervisor - Supervision of Individual pieces of work or projects as required. HMPPS require the ability to procure services to support the internal capacity to deliver. These will vary over time in volume and frequency. There are no guaranteed volumes for the services required. Initial indicative volumes are between 17-27 trainees over a proposed 4 year contract term. Supervision of Forensic Psychologists in Training can be conducted remotely for the majority of the cases. There may be occasions where in-person supervision may be required. All Supervision Services commissioned by HMPPS PSG must meet the required Quality Standards and registration requirements set by the process relevant to the type of Supervision or Qualification route (e.g. Qualification guidance, internal guidance documents). A key part of the service involves supervising psychological risk assessments to assist Parole Board decision making, so competency in this area will be required. HMPPS are keen to hear from interested suppliers to understand their appetite, capability and capacity for this specific requirement, to support with development of a suitable commercial model for delivery of the service. We encourage interested suppliers to take part in Market Engagement questionnaire, to support with our development of the procurement. The link for the Market Engagement Questionnaire can be found here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KEeHxuZx_kGp4S6MNndq2MdiyDbtejpGr1hY5wvsheJUMzNFR0E3VkJVNjBSRkQ2M0VFMjNWTjVaTS4u The deadline for completion of the Market Engagement Questionnaire is 23:59hrs on Thursday 21st November 2024. This Market Engagement exercise does not commit the Authority to a formal procurement and information provided in this Notice is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff021a10-9ba0-4c8e-b76d-0c79ac6408d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8078b33a-96c5-4d07-a096-0ee2455f5bb5
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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2024Expired
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
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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

Notice Documents

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