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Forensic Psychology Service to produce Risk Management Plans

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service, located in Edinburgh, has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Forensic Psychology Service to produce Risk Management Plans." This tender, initiated as an open procedure, falls within the services category, particularly focusing on delivering psychological support related to public order and safety within the constraints of the risk management guidelines defined by the Risk Management Authority. Key dates include the contract award date of 8th June 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 15th April 2021, and the contract value is set at £92,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic psychology services, particularly those able to provide qualified Chartered or Registered Forensic Psychologists. Companies capable of producing comprehensive Risk Management Plans and adhering to stringent data protection and cybersecurity measures will be well-positioned to compete. The service will primarily cater to prisoners held in Scottish prisons, thus firms with experience in the criminal justice sector or those providing remote psychological evaluations may find this an advantageous opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Title

Forensic Psychology Service to produce Risk Management Plans

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice. Forensic psychology resources to provide additional capacity to produce Risk Management Plans (RMP) associated with Order of Lifelong Restriction provisions of some individuals in custody. The RMPs must adhere to the Standards and Guidelines for risk assessment and risk management planning issued by the Risk Management Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPS requires the services of experienced forensic psychologists to undertake the activities associated with the preparation and production of Risk Management Plans for some of those persons' subject to Order of Lifelong Restriction provisions. The RMPs will normally be completed remotely based on information supplied by the SPS or obtained by the supplier during interview / assessment sessions with the prisoner and relevant other parties. Prisoners held in the two prisons in Scotland operated by the private sector are in scope of the Services- HMP Kilmarnock (operated by Serco) and HMP Addiewell (operated by Sodexho Justice Services).. The tender document and supporting information is available to download via the Public Contracts Scotland- Tender website. Project code 18174 refers.

Renewal: Possible extension of up to 24 months subject to ongoing business need and satisfactory supplier performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000647081
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417680
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES UK LTD (PSUK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410363
    Forensic Psychology Service to produce Risk Management Plans - The SPS seeks to secure forensic psychology resources to provide additional capacity to produce Risk Management Plans (RMP) associated with Order of Lifelong Restriction provisions of some individuals in custody. The RMPs must adhere to the Standards and Guidelines for risk assessment and risk management planning issued by the Risk Management Authority.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417680
    Forensic Psychology Service to produce Risk Management Plans - Contract Award Notice. Forensic psychology resources to provide additional capacity to produce Risk Management Plans (RMP) associated with Order of Lifelong Restriction provisions of some individuals in custody. The RMPs must adhere to the Standards and Guidelines for risk assessment and risk management planning issued by the Risk Management Authority.

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