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Psychological Support Services (ORRU)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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10 Oct 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for "Psychological Support Services (ORRU)" as part of its efforts to provide vital psychological services to its Operational Response and Resilience Team. The procurement is classified under health services, with its primary location in the United Kingdom. The contract officially commenced on 15th September 2025 and will run until 14th September 2028, marking the procurement stage as complete. The contract, valued at £72,000 gross, was issued through a direct procurement method because it was below the threshold and did not require competitive tendering.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities specifically for psychological service providers willing to engage with public sector contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as consultants specialising in employee mental health support, are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, given its direct procurement method and focus on specialised health services. Enterprises capable of delivering required services efficiently and within specified quality metrics, including timely response and high staff satisfaction rates, will find favourable ground to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future opportunities in similar public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Psychological Support Services (ORRU)

Notice Description

Psychological Services will be delivered to the Operational Response and Resilience Team to ensure timely and ongoing support for employees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064005-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mojprocurementpersonnel@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOUISE COATES CONSULTANT PSYCHOLOGIST

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