Planning

Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

08 Jan 2024 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom has issued a planned tender titled "Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG)" for a medical report writing service for prisons in England and Wales. This service involves independent medical advisors providing clinical assessments for ERCG applications, with a quick turnaround time of 24-72 hours. The procurement is aimed at establishing a Framework to deliver the service, with an anticipated volume of around 100 applications per year.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those offering medical specialist services or health services. Companies with experience in providing administrative healthcare services or working with prison services would be well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Justice is the buying organisation for this tender, and the procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. The communication future notice date is set for 18th March 2024.

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Notice Title

Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG)

Notice Description

Medical report writing service for prisons in England and Wales, to be conducted remotely by General Practitioners. This in line with the Early Release on Compassionate Grounds Policy Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In line with the Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG) Policy Framework, the Public Protection Casework Section (PPCS), within the Public Protection Group (PPG) in HMPPS, require independent medical advisors to provide a view on ERCG applications for health and social care related cases. The role of an independent medical advisor is to review and interpret the clinical reports contained within the ERCG application. A medical advisor must be a qualified doctor with current General Medical Council registration. This is a crucial and essential part of the application process. 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 is met. This will be written in a format that is accessible to non-clinical personnel within PPG/HMPPS, to inform their decision making. There may, on occasion, be a requirement for provision of follow up addendums. The Authority is considering establishment of a Framework to deliver this service. The service requires a quick turn-around from application; urgent requests are required within 24 hours, and non-urgent requests are required within 72 hours. The service will be conducted remotely and will be available to all prisons within England and Wales. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 100 applications per annum across the Framework. This volume estimate is provided for illustrative purposes only and should be treated as a best estimate at the time of publication. The Authority provides no guarantees of volumes, monetary commitment, or future requirements whatsoever.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042b59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000486-2024
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

75231230 - Prison services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2024Expired
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
mojprocurement.off@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
Not specified

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

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