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Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG)

Ministry of Justice

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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07 Apr 2025 at 09:47

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TenderUpdate

05 Apr 2024 at 11:46

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Tender

04 Apr 2024 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the ECSG Framework tender which focuses on obtaining a medical report writing service under the Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG) Policy Framework. This involves doctors summarising medical evidence to assist in the decision-making process for prisoner early release applications. The procurement, classified under "Services provided by medical personnel," was conducted via an open procedure and resulted in the awarding of contracts to three suppliers—MedCo (Secure Healthcare Service) Ltd, Marpe Health, and Primary Care Sheffield Ltd. The award was completed in April 2025, and the total contract value is approximately £168,260 GBP. The contracts are active, with a framework agreement established to ensure prompt delivery of services across the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical report writing, medical personnel services, and related fields. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in healthcare services, particularly those with established expertise in medical evaluations and prisoner health, can benefit significantly by participating in such tenders. Moreover, the framework's ad-hoc and urgent nature of the service, demanding fast turnaround times, suits agile and responsive medical service providers. Businesses looking to expand into public sector procurement, especially within the justice and healthcare sectors, will find this tender an exciting avenue for growth and increased visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Release on Compassionate Grounds (ERCG)

Notice Description

Award of a Framework of 3 Suppliers, to provide a medical report writing service. The service comprises of a Doctor summarising medical evidence in Plain English in order for a decision to be made regarding an application for a prisoner's early release, in line with the Early Release on Compassionate Grounds Policy Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to the nature of ERCG, Reports are required on an ad-hoc basis, with short timescales for turnaround.

Options: 2x +1 year extensions available.

Renewal: 2x +1 year extensions available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044f8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013287-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75231230 - Prison services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,260 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Justice
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Marpe Health

MedCo (Secure Healthcare Service) Ltd

Primary Care Sheffield Ltd

Further Information

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