Planning

Autism Services for Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot PDU in Wales

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

21 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is planning to procure Autism support services for individuals on probation in the Swansea, Neath, and Port Talbot Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) within the Wales probation region. The tender title is "Autism Services for Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot PDU in Wales." This procurement falls under the category of probation services, with a projected contract value of £80,000. Interested bidders are required to submit Selection Questionnaires to qualify for the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PSDF) under service category DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing. A virtual Market Engagement event is scheduled for 9th November 2021, and the competition is expected to launch in December 2021, leading to an indicative contract award date of January 2022, with services commencing in February 2022.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in emotional wellbeing and social support services, particularly those equipped to deliver tailored interventions for individuals with neuro-divergence, including autism. Service providers capable of offering assessments, direct support, and consultancy for probation practitioners will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The pilot initiative aims to bridge the gap in specialist support for individuals on probation in Wales, ultimately informing the commissioning process for a comprehensive Wales-wide service in the future.

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Notice Title

Autism Services for Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot PDU in Wales

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure Autism support services for People on Probation within the Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) within the Wales probation region. The Authority is seeking to launch a competition in December 2021 using the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PSDF), with an indicative contract award date of January 2022 and service commencement in February 2022. A recent MOJ call for evidence on neurodivergence estimates that approximately 15-20% of the adult population has some form of neuro-divergence (ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism etc.) with Autism affecting 1-2% of the population. However, the evidence submitted also suggests that individuals with neuro-divergence are significantly over-represented in the Criminal Justice System with 5-7% of those referred to liaison and diversion services having an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). In order to better understand the needs of the caseload in Wales and to develop an approach which addresses the gap in specialist support for people with autism, the requirement is an initial pilot in the Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot PDU. The service is likely to involve an assessment, support for people on probation (including face to face delivery) and consultation support for Probation Practitioners where a person on probation does not wish to engage with the service provider but early assessment indicates a tailored approach would be beneficial. The intention is that the outcome of this pilot will help to inform future commissioning of an all Wales service. Actions required: 1. Interested bidders should submit Selection Questionnaires in order to be qualified on to the Probation Service Dynamic Framework (PDSF) under service category DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing in order to then be invited to bid for these opportunities. 2. The Authority will be conducting a virtual Market Engagement event on Tuesday 9th November 2021. Please contact ProbationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk to book your place by no later than Friday 5th November 2021. The Authority is happy to be contacted by any providers that may be able to provide services to this region. Please contacts us at ProbationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk. Please note, the procurement will be conducted through the PSDF. Only Providers who have submitted a PSDF SQ and qualified onto the PSDF under service category DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing will be invited to bid.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eed6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026473-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

75231240 - Probation services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
probationdynamicframework@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02033343555

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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